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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,575.76, 31,156.44 and 13,144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,575.76, 31,156.44 and 13,144.96 is: 18,141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,575.76 : 31,156.44 = 13,144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,575.76/31,156.44 = 13,144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,575.76x = 31,156.44 × 13,144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,575.76x = 409,550,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,550,157.54/22,575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.15

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