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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,579.58, 31,151.79 and 13,498.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,579.58, 31,151.79 and 13,498.63 is: 18,623.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,579.58 : 31,151.79 = 13,498.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,579.58/31,151.79 = 13,498.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,579.58x = 31,151.79 × 13,498.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,579.58x = 420,506,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,506,409.17/22,579.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,623.30

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