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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,826.46, 31,465.08 and 22,383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,826.46, 31,465.08 and 22,383.59 is: 30,854.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,826.46 : 31,465.08 = 22,383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,826.46/31,465.08 = 22,383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,826.46x = 31,465.08 × 22,383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,826.46x = 704,301,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,301,532.66/22,826.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,854.61

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