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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,718.84, 31,356.66 and 13,289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,718.84, 31,356.66 and 13,289.72 is: 18,342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,718.84 : 31,356.66 = 13,289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,718.84/31,356.66 = 13,289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,718.84x = 31,356.66 × 13,289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,718.84x = 416,721,231.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,721,231.54/22,718.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.54

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