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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,465.03, 31,003.28 and 13,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,465.03, 31,003.28 and 13,033.60 is: 17,987.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,465.03 : 31,003.28 = 13,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,465.03/31,003.28 = 13,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,465.03x = 31,003.28 × 13,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,465.03x = 404,084,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,084,350.21/22,465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,987.26

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