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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,594.32, 31,178.76 and 13,273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,594.32, 31,178.76 and 13,273.16 is: 18,316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,594.32 : 31,178.76 = 13,273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,594.32/31,178.76 = 13,273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,594.32x = 31,178.76 × 13,273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,594.32x = 413,840,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,840,514.19/22,594.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.13

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