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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,720.14, 31,354.02 and 13,294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,720.14, 31,354.02 and 13,294.17 is: 18,346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,720.14 : 31,354.02 = 13,294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,720.14/31,354.02 = 13,294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,720.14x = 31,354.02 × 13,294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,720.14x = 416,825,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,825,672.06/22,720.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.09

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