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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,668.39, 31,274.91 and 13,712.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,668.39, 31,274.91 and 13,712.49 is: 18,918.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,668.39 : 31,274.91 = 13,712.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,668.39/31,274.91 = 13,712.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,668.39x = 31,274.91 × 13,712.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,668.39x = 428,856,890.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,856,890.63/22,668.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,918.72

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