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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,541.76, 31,111.34 and 13,115.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,541.76, 31,111.34 and 13,115.79 is: 18,101.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,541.76 : 31,111.34 = 13,115.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,541.76/31,111.34 = 13,115.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,541.76x = 31,111.34 × 13,115.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,541.76x = 408,049,736.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,049,736.48/22,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.95

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