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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.44, 31,731.23 and 13,434.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.44, 31,731.23 and 13,434.82 is: 18,539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.44 : 31,731.23 = 13,434.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.44/31,731.23 = 13,434.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.44x = 31,731.23 × 13,434.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.44x = 426,303,317.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,303,317.69/22,994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,539.41

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