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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,690.87, 31,308.80 and 13,257.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,690.87, 31,308.80 and 13,257.61 is: 18,292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,690.87 : 31,308.80 = 13,257.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,690.87/31,308.80 = 13,257.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,690.87x = 31,308.80 × 13,257.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,690.87x = 415,079,715.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,079,715.41/22,690.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.81

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