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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,622.51, 31,218.31 and 13,668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,622.51, 31,218.31 and 13,668.44 is: 18,861.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,622.51 : 31,218.31 = 13,668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,622.51/31,218.31 = 13,668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,622.51x = 31,218.31 × 13,668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,622.51x = 426,705,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,705,597.14/22,622.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,861.99

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