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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,661.37, 31,274.80 and 13,711.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,661.37, 31,274.80 and 13,711.07 is: 18,922.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,661.37 : 31,274.80 = 13,711.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,661.37/31,274.80 = 13,711.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,661.37x = 31,274.80 × 13,711.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,661.37x = 428,810,972.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,810,972.04/22,661.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,922.55

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