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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,597.29, 31,183.73 and 13,037.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,597.29, 31,183.73 and 13,037.19 is: 17,991.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,597.29 : 31,183.73 = 13,037.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,597.29/31,183.73 = 13,037.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,597.29x = 31,183.73 × 13,037.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,597.29x = 406,548,147.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,548,147.73/22,597.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,991.01

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