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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,761.98, 31,418.48 and 13,204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,761.98, 31,418.48 and 13,204.29 is: 18,225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,761.98 : 31,418.48 = 13,204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,761.98/31,418.48 = 13,204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,761.98x = 31,418.48 × 13,204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,761.98x = 414,858,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,858,721.28/22,761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,225.95

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