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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,858.52, 31,532.06 and 13,297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,858.52, 31,532.06 and 13,297.32 is: 18,342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,858.52 : 31,532.06 = 13,297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,858.52/31,532.06 = 13,297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,858.52x = 31,532.06 × 13,297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,858.52x = 419,291,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,291,892.08/22,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.92

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