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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,985.24, 31,708.78 and 19,663.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,985.24, 31,708.78 and 19,663.73 is: 27,126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,985.24 : 31,708.78 = 19,663.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,985.24/31,708.78 = 19,663.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,985.24x = 31,708.78 × 19,663.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,985.24x = 623,512,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,512,888.55/22,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,126.66

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