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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,741.16, 31,382.86 and 13,182.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,741.16, 31,382.86 and 13,182.90 is: 18,192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,741.16 : 31,382.86 = 13,182.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,741.16/31,382.86 = 13,182.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,741.16x = 31,382.86 × 13,182.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,741.16x = 413,717,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,717,105.09/22,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,192.44

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