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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,585.98, 31,170.96 and 13,026.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,585.98, 31,170.96 and 13,026.24 is: 17,977.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,585.98 : 31,170.96 = 13,026.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,585.98/31,170.96 = 13,026.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,585.98x = 31,170.96 × 13,026.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,585.98x = 406,040,405.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,040,405.99/22,585.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,977.54

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