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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,591.89, 31,169.34 and 13,635.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,591.89, 31,169.34 and 13,635.99 is: 18,813.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,591.89 : 31,169.34 = 13,635.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,591.89/31,169.34 = 13,635.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,591.89x = 31,169.34 × 13,635.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,591.89x = 425,024,808.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,024,808.55/22,591.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,813.16

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