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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,692.26, 31,315.32 and 13,260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,692.26, 31,315.32 and 13,260.88 is: 18,300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,692.26 : 31,315.32 = 13,260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,692.26/31,315.32 = 13,260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,692.26x = 31,315.32 × 13,260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,692.26x = 415,268,700.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,268,700.68/22,692.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.02

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