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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,558.59, 31,135.86 and 13,132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,558.59, 31,135.86 and 13,132.62 is: 18,125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,558.59 : 31,135.86 = 13,132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,558.59/31,135.86 = 13,132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,558.59x = 31,135.86 × 13,132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,558.59x = 408,895,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,895,417.75/22,558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,125.93

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