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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,853.05, 31,535.25 and 13,293.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,853.05, 31,535.25 and 13,293.13 is: 18,343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,853.05 : 31,535.25 = 13,293.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,853.05/31,535.25 = 13,293.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,853.05x = 31,535.25 × 13,293.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,853.05x = 419,202,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,202,177.83/22,853.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,343.38

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