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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,718.72, 31,349.60 and 13,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,718.72, 31,349.60 and 13,285.44 is: 18,332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,718.72 : 31,349.60 = 13,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,718.72/31,349.60 = 13,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,718.72x = 31,349.60 × 13,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,718.72x = 416,493,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,493,229.82/22,718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,332.60

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