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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,593.14, 31,177.99 and 13,161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,593.14, 31,177.99 and 13,161.09 is: 18,161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,593.14 : 31,177.99 = 13,161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,593.14/31,177.99 = 13,161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,593.14x = 31,177.99 × 13,161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,593.14x = 410,336,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,336,465.78/22,593.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,161.99

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