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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,996.36, 31,734.94 and 13,442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,996.36, 31,734.94 and 13,442.82 is: 18,551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,996.36 : 31,734.94 = 13,442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,996.36/31,734.94 = 13,442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,996.36x = 31,734.94 × 13,442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,996.36x = 426,607,086.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,607,086.13/22,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,551.07

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