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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,995.68, 31,698.08 and 19,231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,995.68, 31,698.08 and 19,231.36 is: 26,509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,995.68 : 31,698.08 = 19,231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,995.68/31,698.08 = 19,231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,995.68x = 31,698.08 × 19,231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,995.68x = 609,597,187.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,597,187.79/22,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,509.20

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