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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,652.73, 31,264.47 and 13,221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,652.73, 31,264.47 and 13,221.27 is: 18,247.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,652.73 : 31,264.47 = 13,221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,652.73/31,264.47 = 13,221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,652.73x = 31,264.47 × 13,221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,652.73x = 413,355,999.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,355,999.28/22,652.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,247.51

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