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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,942.26, 31,657.50 and 13,509

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,942.26, 31,657.50 and 13,509 is: 18,640.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,942.26 : 31,657.50 = 13,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,942.26/31,657.50 = 13,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,942.26x = 31,657.50 × 13,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,942.26x = 427,661,167.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,661,167.50/22,942.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,640.76

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