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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,835.32, 31,512.96 and 13,404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,835.32, 31,512.96 and 13,404.04 is: 18,497.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,835.32 : 31,512.96 = 13,404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,835.32/31,512.96 = 13,404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,835.32x = 31,512.96 × 13,404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,835.32x = 422,400,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,400,976.36/22,835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.70

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