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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,708.30, 31,338.36 and 13,750.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,708.30, 31,338.36 and 13,750.75 is: 18,976.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,708.30 : 31,338.36 = 13,750.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,708.30/31,338.36 = 13,750.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,708.30x = 31,338.36 × 13,750.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,708.30x = 430,925,953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,925,953.77/22,708.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,976.58

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