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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,689.14, 31,306.43 and 13,255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,689.14, 31,306.43 and 13,255.88 is: 18,290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,689.14 : 31,306.43 = 13,255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,689.14/31,306.43 = 13,255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,689.14x = 31,306.43 × 13,255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,689.14x = 414,994,213.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,994,213.03/22,689.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.43

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