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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,593.07, 31,177.57 and 13,033.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,593.07, 31,177.57 and 13,033.36 is: 17,985.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,593.07 : 31,177.57 = 13,033.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,593.07/31,177.57 = 13,033.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,593.07x = 31,177.57 × 13,033.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,593.07x = 406,348,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,348,493.74/22,593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,985.54

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