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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,997.98, 31,737.52 and 13,923.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,997.98, 31,737.52 and 13,923.24 is: 19,214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,997.98 : 31,737.52 = 13,923.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,997.98/31,737.52 = 13,923.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,997.98x = 31,737.52 × 13,923.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,997.98x = 441,889,107.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,889,107.96/22,997.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,214.26

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