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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,898.16, 31,590.36 and 13,451.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,898.16, 31,590.36 and 13,451.76 is: 18,558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,898.16 : 31,590.36 = 13,451.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,898.16/31,590.36 = 13,451.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,898.16x = 31,590.36 × 13,451.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,898.16x = 424,945,941.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,945,941.03/22,898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,558.08

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