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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,727.04, 31,373.76 and 13,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,727.04, 31,373.76 and 13,292.16 is: 18,349.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,727.04 : 31,373.76 = 13,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,727.04/31,373.76 = 13,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,727.04x = 31,373.76 × 13,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,727.04x = 417,025,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,025,037.72/22,727.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.29

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