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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,999.44, 31,735.35 and 13,569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,999.44, 31,735.35 and 13,569.84 is: 18,724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,999.44 : 31,735.35 = 13,569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,999.44/31,735.35 = 13,569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,999.44x = 31,735.35 × 13,569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,999.44x = 430,643,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,643,621.84/22,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,724.09

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