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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,703.65, 31,319.26 and 13,266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,703.65, 31,319.26 and 13,266.75 is: 18,301.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,703.65 : 31,319.26 = 13,266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,703.65/31,319.26 = 13,266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,703.65x = 31,319.26 × 13,266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,703.65x = 415,504,792.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,504,792.61/22,703.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,301.23

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