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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,481.52, 31,024.48 and 13,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,481.52, 31,024.48 and 13,050.68 is: 18,009.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,481.52 : 31,024.48 = 13,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,481.52/31,024.48 = 13,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,481.52x = 31,024.48 × 13,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,481.52x = 404,890,560.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,890,560.65/22,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,009.93

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