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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,859.44, 31,552.37 and 13,301.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,859.44, 31,552.37 and 13,301.17 is: 18,359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,859.44 : 31,552.37 = 13,301.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,859.44/31,552.37 = 13,301.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,859.44x = 31,552.37 × 13,301.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,859.44x = 419,683,437.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,683,437.27/22,859.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,359.31

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