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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,786.57, 31,445.49 and 13,355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,786.57, 31,445.49 and 13,355.14 is: 18,430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,786.57 : 31,445.49 = 13,355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,786.57/31,445.49 = 13,355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,786.57x = 31,445.49 × 13,355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,786.57x = 419,958,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,958,921.32/22,786.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.11

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