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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,908.85, 31,612.72 and 13,475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,908.85, 31,612.72 and 13,475.59 is: 18,595.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,908.85 : 31,612.72 = 13,475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,908.85/31,612.72 = 13,475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,908.85x = 31,612.72 × 13,475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,908.85x = 426,000,053.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,000,053.50/22,908.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.44

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