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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,511.55, 31,060.76 and 13,074.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,511.55, 31,060.76 and 13,074.51 is: 18,039.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,511.55 : 31,060.76 = 13,074.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,511.55/31,060.76 = 13,074.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,511.55x = 31,060.76 × 13,074.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,511.55x = 406,104,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,104,151.86/22,511.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,039.81

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