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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,775.49, 31,430.96 and 13,214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,775.49, 31,430.96 and 13,214.66 is: 18,236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,775.49 : 31,430.96 = 13,214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,775.49/31,430.96 = 13,214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,775.49x = 31,430.96 × 13,214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,775.49x = 415,349,226.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,349,226.65/22,775.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,236.68

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