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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,848.61, 31,534.94 and 13,294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,848.61, 31,534.94 and 13,294.03 is: 18,348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,848.61 : 31,534.94 = 13,294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,848.61/31,534.94 = 13,294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,848.61x = 31,534.94 × 13,294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,848.61x = 419,226,438.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,226,438.41/22,848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.01

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