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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,848.83, 31,531.46 and 13,291.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,848.83, 31,531.46 and 13,291.01 is: 18,341.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,848.83 : 31,531.46 = 13,291.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,848.83/31,531.46 = 13,291.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,848.83x = 31,531.46 × 13,291.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,848.83x = 419,084,825.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,084,825.74/22,848.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.64

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