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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,904.36, 31,598.87 and 13,342.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,904.36, 31,598.87 and 13,342.81 is: 18,407.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,904.36 : 31,598.87 = 13,342.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,904.36/31,598.87 = 13,342.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,904.36x = 31,598.87 × 13,342.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,904.36x = 421,617,718.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,617,718.62/22,904.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,407.75

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