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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,464.03, 31,001.90 and 13,032.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,464.03, 31,001.90 and 13,032.60 is: 17,985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,464.03 : 31,001.90 = 13,032.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,464.03/31,001.90 = 13,032.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,464.03x = 31,001.90 × 13,032.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,464.03x = 404,035,296.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,035,296.78/22,464.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,985.88

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