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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,585.99, 31,167.84 and 13,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,585.99, 31,167.84 and 13,026.28 is: 17,975.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,585.99 : 31,167.84 = 13,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,585.99/31,167.84 = 13,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,585.99x = 31,167.84 × 13,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,585.99x = 406,001,010.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,001,010.84/22,585.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,975.79

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