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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,547.24, 31,127.70 and 13,597.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,547.24, 31,127.70 and 13,597.01 is: 18,771.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,547.24 : 31,127.70 = 13,597.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,547.24/31,127.70 = 13,597.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,547.24x = 31,127.70 × 13,597.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,547.24x = 423,243,458.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,243,458.55/22,547.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,771.41

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