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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,727.07, 31,363.35 and 13,297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,727.07, 31,363.35 and 13,297.46 is: 18,350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,727.07 : 31,363.35 = 13,297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,727.07/31,363.35 = 13,297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,727.07x = 31,363.35 × 13,297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,727.07x = 417,052,735.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,052,735.27/22,727.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.48

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