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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,702.65, 31,317.89 and 13,265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,702.65, 31,317.89 and 13,265.75 is: 18,299.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,702.65 : 31,317.89 = 13,265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,702.65/31,317.89 = 13,265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,702.65x = 31,317.89 × 13,265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,702.65x = 415,455,076.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,455,076.35/22,702.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,299.85

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