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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,466.53, 31,005.35 and 13,035.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,466.53, 31,005.35 and 13,035.10 is: 17,989.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,466.53 : 31,005.35 = 13,035.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,466.53/31,005.35 = 13,035.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,466.53x = 31,005.35 × 13,035.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,466.53x = 404,157,837.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,157,837.79/22,466.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,989.33

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