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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,694.53, 31,313.82 and 13,261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,694.53, 31,313.82 and 13,261.27 is: 18,297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,694.53 : 31,313.82 = 13,261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,694.53/31,313.82 = 13,261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,694.53x = 31,313.82 × 13,261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,694.53x = 415,261,021.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,261,021.75/22,694.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,297.85

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