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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,962.06, 31,683.87 and 13,529.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,962.06, 31,683.87 and 13,529.34 is: 18,668.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,962.06 : 31,683.87 = 13,529.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,962.06/31,683.87 = 13,529.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,962.06x = 31,683.87 × 13,529.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,962.06x = 428,661,849.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,661,849.75/22,962.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.27

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