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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,597.23, 31,186.38 and 13,165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,597.23, 31,186.38 and 13,165.19 is: 18,169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,597.23 : 31,186.38 = 13,165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,597.23/31,186.38 = 13,165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,597.23x = 31,186.38 × 13,165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,597.23x = 410,574,618.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,574,618.11/22,597.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,169.25

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