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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,674.24, 31,295.70 and 13,248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,674.24, 31,295.70 and 13,248.27 is: 18,285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,674.24 : 31,295.70 = 13,248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,674.24/31,295.70 = 13,248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,674.24x = 31,295.70 × 13,248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,674.24x = 414,613,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,613,883.44/22,674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.68

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