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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,570.92, 31,137.60 and 13,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,570.92, 31,137.60 and 13,134 is: 18,118.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,570.92 : 31,137.60 = 13,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,570.92/31,137.60 = 13,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,570.92x = 31,137.60 × 13,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,570.92x = 408,961,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,961,238.40/22,570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,118.94

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