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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.58, 31,725.39 and 13,427.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.58, 31,725.39 and 13,427.57 is: 18,525.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.58 : 31,725.39 = 13,427.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.58/31,725.39 = 13,427.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.58x = 31,725.39 × 13,427.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.58x = 425,994,888.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,994,888.91/22,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,525.88

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