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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,515.39, 31,063.77 and 13,559.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,515.39, 31,063.77 and 13,559.49 is: 18,707.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,515.39 : 31,063.77 = 13,559.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,515.39/31,063.77 = 13,559.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,515.39x = 31,063.77 × 13,559.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,515.39x = 421,208,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,208,878.68/22,515.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,707.60

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