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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,488.84, 31,031.10 and 13,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,488.84, 31,031.10 and 13,055.76 is: 18,014.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,488.84 : 31,031.10 = 13,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,488.84/31,031.10 = 13,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,488.84x = 31,031.10 × 13,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,488.84x = 405,134,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,134,594.14/22,488.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,014.92

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