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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,577.83, 31,158.53 and 13,625.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,577.83, 31,158.53 and 13,625.18 is: 18,803.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,577.83 : 31,158.53 = 13,625.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,577.83/31,158.53 = 13,625.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,577.83x = 31,158.53 × 13,625.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,577.83x = 424,540,579.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,540,579.79/22,577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,803.43

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