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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,650.73, 31,261.71 and 13,219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,650.73, 31,261.71 and 13,219.27 is: 18,244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,650.73 : 31,261.71 = 13,219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,650.73/31,261.71 = 13,219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,650.73x = 31,261.71 × 13,219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,650.73x = 413,256,985.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,256,985.15/22,650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,244.75

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