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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,702.62, 31,324.68 and 13,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,702.62, 31,324.68 and 13,266.84 is: 18,305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,702.62 : 31,324.68 = 13,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,702.62/31,324.68 = 13,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,702.62x = 31,324.68 × 13,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,702.62x = 415,579,517.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,579,517.61/22,702.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.35

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