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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,464.78, 31,001.85 and 13,033.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,464.78, 31,001.85 and 13,033.95 is: 17,987.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,464.78 : 31,001.85 = 13,033.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,464.78/31,001.85 = 13,033.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,464.78x = 31,001.85 × 13,033.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,464.78x = 404,076,562.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,076,562.81/22,464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,987.11

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