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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,847.15, 31,535.78 and 13,289.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,847.15, 31,535.78 and 13,289.29 is: 18,343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,847.15 : 31,535.78 = 13,289.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,847.15/31,535.78 = 13,289.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,847.15x = 31,535.78 × 13,289.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,847.15x = 419,087,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,087,980.51/22,847.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,343.12

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