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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,563.12, 31,143.39 and 13,133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,563.12, 31,143.39 and 13,133.52 is: 18,127.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,563.12 : 31,143.39 = 13,133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,563.12/31,143.39 = 13,133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,563.12x = 31,143.39 × 13,133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,563.12x = 409,022,335.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,022,335.43/22,563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,127.92

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