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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,631.28, 31,231.32 and 13,200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,631.28, 31,231.32 and 13,200.24 is: 18,216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,631.28 : 31,231.32 = 13,200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,631.28/31,231.32 = 13,200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,631.28x = 31,231.32 × 13,200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,631.28x = 412,260,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,260,919.52/22,631.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,216.42

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