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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,553.54, 31,118.28 and 13,606.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,553.54, 31,118.28 and 13,606.28 is: 18,773.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,553.54 : 31,118.28 = 13,606.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,553.54/31,118.28 = 13,606.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,553.54x = 31,118.28 × 13,606.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,553.54x = 423,404,030.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,404,030.80/22,553.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,773.28

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