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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,804.14, 31,467.32 and 13,242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,804.14, 31,467.32 and 13,242.16 is: 18,272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,804.14 : 31,467.32 = 13,242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,804.14/31,467.32 = 13,242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,804.14x = 31,467.32 × 13,242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,804.14x = 416,695,062.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,695,062.66/22,804.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,272.78

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