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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,747.95, 31,379.49 and 13,314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,747.95, 31,379.49 and 13,314.69 is: 18,366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,747.95 : 31,379.49 = 13,314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,747.95/31,379.49 = 13,314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,747.95x = 31,379.49 × 13,314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,747.95x = 417,808,181.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,808,181.71/22,747.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,366.85

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