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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,748.58, 31,393.26 and 13,317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,748.58, 31,393.26 and 13,317.48 is: 18,378.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,748.58 : 31,393.26 = 13,317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,748.58/31,393.26 = 13,317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,748.58x = 31,393.26 × 13,317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,748.58x = 418,079,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,079,112.18/22,748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,378.25

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