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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,659.52, 31,273.86 and 13,226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,659.52, 31,273.86 and 13,226.26 is: 18,254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,659.52 : 31,273.86 = 13,226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,659.52/31,273.86 = 13,226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,659.52x = 31,273.86 × 13,226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,659.52x = 413,636,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,636,203.56/22,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,254.41

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