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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,597.19, 31,176.98 and 13,035.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,597.19, 31,176.98 and 13,035.78 is: 17,985.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,597.19 : 31,176.98 = 13,035.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,597.19/31,176.98 = 13,035.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,597.19x = 31,176.98 × 13,035.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,597.19x = 406,416,187.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,416,187.17/22,597.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,985.26

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