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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,785.41, 31,444.62 and 13,224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,785.41, 31,444.62 and 13,224.58 is: 18,250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,785.41 : 31,444.62 = 13,224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,785.41/31,444.62 = 13,224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,785.41x = 31,444.62 × 13,224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,785.41x = 415,841,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,841,892.76/22,785.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,250.36

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