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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,695.28, 31,314.86 and 13,262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,695.28, 31,314.86 and 13,262.02 is: 18,298.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,695.28 : 31,314.86 = 13,262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,695.28/31,314.86 = 13,262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,695.28x = 31,314.86 × 13,262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,695.28x = 415,298,299.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,298,299.62/22,695.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,298.88

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