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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,480.66, 31,024.38 and 13,052.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,480.66, 31,024.38 and 13,052.26 is: 18,012.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,480.66 : 31,024.38 = 13,052.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,480.66/31,024.38 = 13,052.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,480.66x = 31,024.38 × 13,052.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,480.66x = 404,938,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,938,274.10/22,480.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.74

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