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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,687.84, 31,309.32 and 13,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,687.84, 31,309.32 and 13,254.40 is: 18,291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,687.84 : 31,309.32 = 13,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,687.84/31,309.32 = 13,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,687.84x = 31,309.32 × 13,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,687.84x = 414,986,251.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,986,251.01/22,687.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.13

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