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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,844.36, 31,535.46 and 13,413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,844.36, 31,535.46 and 13,413.50 is: 18,516.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,844.36 : 31,535.46 = 13,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,844.36/31,535.46 = 13,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,844.36x = 31,535.46 × 13,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,844.36x = 423,000,892.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,000,892.71/22,844.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,516.64

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