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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,622.40, 31,227.20 and 13,670.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,622.40, 31,227.20 and 13,670.24 is: 18,869.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,622.40 : 31,227.20 = 13,670.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,622.40/31,227.20 = 13,670.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,622.40x = 31,227.20 × 13,670.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,622.40x = 426,883,318.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,883,318.53/22,622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,869.94

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