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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,652.64, 31,260.84 and 13,219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,652.64, 31,260.84 and 13,219.36 is: 18,242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,652.64 : 31,260.84 = 13,219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,652.64/31,260.84 = 13,219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,652.64x = 31,260.84 × 13,219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,652.64x = 413,248,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,248,297.86/22,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,242.83

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