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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,799.48, 31,463.51 and 13,239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,799.48, 31,463.51 and 13,239.99 is: 18,271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,799.48 : 31,463.51 = 13,239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,799.48/31,463.51 = 13,239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,799.48x = 31,463.51 × 13,239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,799.48x = 416,576,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,576,491.56/22,799.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,271.32

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