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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,594.24, 31,179.41 and 13,638.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,594.24, 31,179.41 and 13,638.47 is: 18,820.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,594.24 : 31,179.41 = 13,638.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,594.24/31,179.41 = 13,638.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,594.24x = 31,179.41 × 13,638.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,594.24x = 425,239,447.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,239,447.90/22,594.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,820.71

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