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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,683.99, 31,299.33 and 13,250.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,683.99, 31,299.33 and 13,250.73 is: 18,283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,683.99 : 31,299.33 = 13,250.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,683.99/31,299.33 = 13,250.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,683.99x = 31,299.33 × 13,250.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,683.99x = 414,738,971.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,738,971.01/22,683.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,283.33

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