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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,935.88, 31,651.57 and 13,382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,935.88, 31,651.57 and 13,382.33 is: 18,467.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,935.88 : 31,651.57 = 13,382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,935.88/31,651.57 = 13,382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,935.88x = 31,651.57 × 13,382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,935.88x = 423,571,687.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,571,687.85/22,935.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.65

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