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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.61, 31,732.53 and 13,441.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.61, 31,732.53 and 13,441.07 is: 18,548.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.61 : 31,732.53 = 13,441.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.61/31,732.53 = 13,441.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.61x = 31,732.53 × 13,441.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.61x = 426,518,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,518,998.34/22,994.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.65

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