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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,502.67, 31,054.98 and 13,553.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,502.67, 31,054.98 and 13,553.07 is: 18,704.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,502.67 : 31,054.98 = 13,553.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,502.67/31,054.98 = 13,553.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,502.67x = 31,054.98 × 13,553.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,502.67x = 420,890,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,890,317.79/22,502.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,704.02

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