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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,587, 31,170.06 and 13,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,587, 31,170.06 and 13,755 is: 18,981.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,587 : 31,170.06 = 13,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,587/31,170.06 = 13,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,587x = 31,170.06 × 13,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,587x = 428,744,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,744,175.30/22,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,981.90

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