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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,590.21, 31,171.77 and 13,033.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,590.21, 31,171.77 and 13,033.22 is: 17,984.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,590.21 : 31,171.77 = 13,033.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,590.21/31,171.77 = 13,033.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,590.21x = 31,171.77 × 13,033.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,590.21x = 406,268,380.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,268,380.34/22,590.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,984.27

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