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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,636.76, 31,238.72 and 13,203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,636.76, 31,238.72 and 13,203.48 is: 18,220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,636.76 : 31,238.72 = 13,203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,636.76/31,238.72 = 13,203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,636.76x = 31,238.72 × 13,203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,636.76x = 412,459,814.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,459,814.75/22,636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,220.80

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