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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,589.28, 31,181.76 and 13,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,589.28, 31,181.76 and 13,160.88 is: 18,167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,589.28 : 31,181.76 = 13,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,589.28/31,181.76 = 13,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,589.28x = 31,181.76 × 13,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,589.28x = 410,379,401.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,379,401.55/22,589.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,167.00

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