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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,520.64, 31,070.88 and 13,081.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,520.64, 31,070.88 and 13,081.44 is: 18,047.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,520.64 : 31,070.88 = 13,081.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,520.64/31,070.88 = 13,081.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,520.64x = 31,070.88 × 13,081.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,520.64x = 406,451,852.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,451,852.47/22,520.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,047.97

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