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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,658.52, 31,272.48 and 13,225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,658.52, 31,272.48 and 13,225.26 is: 18,253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,658.52 : 31,272.48 = 13,225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,658.52/31,272.48 = 13,225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,658.52x = 31,272.48 × 13,225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,658.52x = 413,586,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,586,678.84/22,658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,253.03

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