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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,658.67, 31,262.49 and 13,699.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,658.67, 31,262.49 and 13,699.67 is: 18,901.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,658.67 : 31,262.49 = 13,699.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,658.67/31,262.49 = 13,699.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,658.67x = 31,262.49 × 13,699.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,658.67x = 428,285,640.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,285,640.07/22,658.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.62

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