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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.98, 31,733.38 and 13,920.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.98, 31,733.38 and 13,920.24 is: 19,210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.98 : 31,733.38 = 13,920.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.98/31,733.38 = 13,920.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.98x = 31,733.38 × 13,920.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.98x = 441,736,265.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,736,265.61/22,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,210.12

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