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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,661.72, 31,275.15 and 13,233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,661.72, 31,275.15 and 13,233.32 is: 18,263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,661.72 : 31,275.15 = 13,233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,661.72/31,275.15 = 13,233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,661.72x = 31,275.15 × 13,233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,661.72x = 413,874,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,874,068.00/22,661.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,263.14

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