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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,652.96, 31,248.88 and 13,703.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,652.96, 31,248.88 and 13,703.36 is: 18,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,652.96 : 31,248.88 = 13,703.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,652.96/31,248.88 = 13,703.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,652.96x = 31,248.88 × 13,703.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,652.96x = 428,214,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,214,652.24/22,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,903.25

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