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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,529.72, 31,094.87 and 13,103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,529.72, 31,094.87 and 13,103.75 is: 18,085.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,529.72 : 31,094.87 = 13,103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,529.72/31,094.87 = 13,103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,529.72x = 31,094.87 × 13,103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,529.72x = 407,459,181.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,459,181.77/22,529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,085.41

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