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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,498.95, 31,048.88 and 13,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,498.95, 31,048.88 and 13,067.52 is: 18,033.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,498.95 : 31,048.88 = 13,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,498.95/31,048.88 = 13,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,498.95x = 31,048.88 × 13,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,498.95x = 405,731,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,731,860.38/22,498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,033.37

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