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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,567.82, 31,146.29 and 13,136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,567.82, 31,146.29 and 13,136.38 is: 18,129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,567.82 : 31,146.29 = 13,136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,567.82/31,146.29 = 13,136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,567.82x = 31,146.29 × 13,136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,567.82x = 409,149,406.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,149,406.74/22,567.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,129.77

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