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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,995.52, 31,733.94 and 13,435.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,995.52, 31,733.94 and 13,435.95 is: 18,541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,995.52 : 31,733.94 = 13,435.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,995.52/31,733.94 = 13,435.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,995.52x = 31,733.94 × 13,435.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,995.52x = 426,375,631.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,375,631.14/22,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,541.68

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