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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,985.58, 31,720.20 and 13,432.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,985.58, 31,720.20 and 13,432.22 is: 18,536.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,985.58 : 31,720.20 = 13,432.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,985.58/31,720.20 = 13,432.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,985.58x = 31,720.20 × 13,432.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,985.58x = 426,072,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,072,704.84/22,985.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,536.52

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