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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,552.12, 31,114.34 and 13,112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,552.12, 31,114.34 and 13,112.92 is: 18,091.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,552.12 : 31,114.34 = 13,112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,552.12/31,114.34 = 13,112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,552.12x = 31,114.34 × 13,112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,552.12x = 407,999,851.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,999,851.27/22,552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,091.42

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