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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,616.68, 31,209.36 and 13,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,616.68, 31,209.36 and 13,049.68 is: 18,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,616.68 : 31,209.36 = 13,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,616.68/31,209.36 = 13,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,616.68x = 31,209.36 × 13,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,616.68x = 407,272,161.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,272,161.00/22,616.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,007.60

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