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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,808.46, 31,475.96 and 13,248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,808.46, 31,475.96 and 13,248.54 is: 18,283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,808.46 : 31,475.96 = 13,248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,808.46/31,475.96 = 13,248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,808.46x = 31,475.96 × 13,248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,808.46x = 417,010,515.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,010,515.10/22,808.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,283.15

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