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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,652.60, 31,263.37 and 13,224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,652.60, 31,263.37 and 13,224.20 is: 18,251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,652.60 : 31,263.37 = 13,224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,652.60/31,263.37 = 13,224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,652.60x = 31,263.37 × 13,224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,652.60x = 413,432,868.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,432,868.18/22,652.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,251.02

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