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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,847.61, 31,533.56 and 13,293.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,847.61, 31,533.56 and 13,293.03 is: 18,346.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,847.61 : 31,533.56 = 13,293.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,847.61/31,533.56 = 13,293.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,847.61x = 31,533.56 × 13,293.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,847.61x = 419,176,559.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,176,559.09/22,847.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.63

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