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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,996.49, 31,735.44 and 13,921.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,996.49, 31,735.44 and 13,921.73 is: 19,212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,996.49 : 31,735.44 = 13,921.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,996.49/31,735.44 = 13,921.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,996.49x = 31,735.44 × 13,921.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,996.49x = 441,812,227.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,812,227.11/22,996.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,212.16

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