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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,507.88, 31,061.27 and 13,558.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,507.88, 31,061.27 and 13,558.19 is: 18,710.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,507.88 : 31,061.27 = 13,558.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,507.88/31,061.27 = 13,558.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,507.88x = 31,061.27 × 13,558.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,507.88x = 421,134,478.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,134,478.89/22,507.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,710.54

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