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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,725.32, 31,350.82 and 13,289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,725.32, 31,350.82 and 13,289.72 is: 18,333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,725.32 : 31,350.82 = 13,289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,725.32/31,350.82 = 13,289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,725.32x = 31,350.82 × 13,289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,725.32x = 416,643,619.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,643,619.57/22,725.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.89

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