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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,702.40, 31,317.63 and 13,265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,702.40, 31,317.63 and 13,265.49 is: 18,299.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,702.40 : 31,317.63 = 13,265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,702.40/31,317.63 = 13,265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,702.40x = 31,317.63 × 13,265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,702.40x = 415,443,707.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,443,707.59/22,702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,299.55

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