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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,852.76, 31,536.95 and 13,298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,852.76, 31,536.95 and 13,298.32 is: 18,351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,852.76 : 31,536.95 = 13,298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,852.76/31,536.95 = 13,298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,852.76x = 31,536.95 × 13,298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,852.76x = 419,388,452.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,388,452.92/22,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,351.76

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