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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,849.26, 31,532.12 and 13,294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,849.26, 31,532.12 and 13,294.82 is: 18,346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,849.26 : 31,532.12 = 13,294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,849.26/31,532.12 = 13,294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,849.26x = 31,532.12 × 13,294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,849.26x = 419,213,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,213,635.48/22,849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.92

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