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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,626.38, 31,222.99 and 13,668.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,626.38, 31,222.99 and 13,668.59 is: 18,861.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,626.38 : 31,222.99 = 13,668.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,626.38/31,222.99 = 13,668.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,626.38x = 31,222.99 × 13,668.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,626.38x = 426,774,248.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,774,248.88/22,626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,861.80

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