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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,686.78, 31,307.91 and 13,253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,686.78, 31,307.91 and 13,253.46 is: 18,289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,686.78 : 31,307.91 = 13,253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,686.78/31,307.91 = 13,253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,686.78x = 31,307.91 × 13,253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,686.78x = 414,938,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,938,132.87/22,686.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,289.86

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