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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,699.95, 31,321.35 and 13,266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,699.95, 31,321.35 and 13,266.69 is: 18,305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,699.95 : 31,321.35 = 13,266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,699.95/31,321.35 = 13,266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,699.95x = 31,321.35 × 13,266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,699.95x = 415,530,640.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,530,640.83/22,699.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.35

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