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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,715.54, 31,351.20 and 13,282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,715.54, 31,351.20 and 13,282.28 is: 18,331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,715.54 : 31,351.20 = 13,282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,715.54/31,351.20 = 13,282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,715.54x = 31,351.20 × 13,282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,715.54x = 416,415,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,415,416.74/22,715.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,331.74

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