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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,470.48, 31,019.76 and 13,037.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,470.48, 31,019.76 and 13,037.22 is: 17,997.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,470.48 : 31,019.76 = 13,037.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,470.48/31,019.76 = 13,037.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,470.48x = 31,019.76 × 13,037.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,470.48x = 404,411,435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,411,435.47/22,470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.45

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