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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,562.59, 31,141.38 and 13,136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,562.59, 31,141.38 and 13,136.62 is: 18,131.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,562.59 : 31,141.38 = 13,136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,562.59/31,141.38 = 13,136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,562.59x = 31,141.38 × 13,136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,562.59x = 409,092,475.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,092,475.34/22,562.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,131.45

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