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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,712.98, 31,339.20 and 13,279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,712.98, 31,339.20 and 13,279.72 is: 18,323.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,712.98 : 31,339.20 = 13,279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,712.98/31,339.20 = 13,279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,712.98x = 31,339.20 × 13,279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,712.98x = 416,175,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,175,801.02/22,712.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.26

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