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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,673.28, 31,297.68 and 13,244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,673.28, 31,297.68 and 13,244.88 is: 18,282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,673.28 : 31,297.68 = 13,244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,673.28/31,297.68 = 13,244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,673.28x = 31,297.68 × 13,244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,673.28x = 414,534,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,534,015.88/22,673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.93

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