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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,463.84, 31,006.80 and 13,036.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,463.84, 31,006.80 and 13,036.64 is: 17,994.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,463.84 : 31,006.80 = 13,036.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,463.84/31,006.80 = 13,036.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,463.84x = 31,006.80 × 13,036.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,463.84x = 404,224,489.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,224,489.15/22,463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,994.45

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