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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,676.28, 31,295.22 and 13,247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,676.28, 31,295.22 and 13,247.88 is: 18,283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,676.28 : 31,295.22 = 13,247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,676.28/31,295.22 = 13,247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,676.28x = 31,295.22 × 13,247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,676.28x = 414,595,319.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,595,319.13/22,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,283.22

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