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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,998.42, 31,737.69 and 13,444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,998.42, 31,737.69 and 13,444.74 is: 18,553.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,998.42 : 31,737.69 = 13,444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,998.42/31,737.69 = 13,444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,998.42x = 31,737.69 × 13,444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,998.42x = 426,704,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,704,990.25/22,998.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,553.67

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