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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,497.95, 31,047.50 and 13,066.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,497.95, 31,047.50 and 13,066.52 is: 18,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,497.95 : 31,047.50 = 13,066.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,497.95/31,047.50 = 13,066.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,497.95x = 31,047.50 × 13,066.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,497.95x = 405,682,657.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,682,657.13/22,497.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,031.98

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