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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,942.64, 31,664.08 and 13,385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,942.64, 31,664.08 and 13,385.68 is: 18,474.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,942.64 : 31,664.08 = 13,385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,942.64/31,664.08 = 13,385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,942.64x = 31,664.08 × 13,385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,942.64x = 423,845,242.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,845,242.37/22,942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,474.13

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