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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,712.54, 31,347.06 and 13,279.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,712.54, 31,347.06 and 13,279.28 is: 18,327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,712.54 : 31,347.06 = 13,279.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,712.54/31,347.06 = 13,279.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,712.54x = 31,347.06 × 13,279.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,712.54x = 416,266,386.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,266,386.92/22,712.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.60

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