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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,725.44, 31,361.12 and 13,295.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,725.44, 31,361.12 and 13,295.82 is: 18,348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,725.44 : 31,361.12 = 13,295.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,725.44/31,361.12 = 13,295.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,725.44x = 31,361.12 × 13,295.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,725.44x = 416,971,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,971,806.52/22,725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.24

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