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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,599, 31,186.62 and 13,167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,599, 31,186.62 and 13,167.56 is: 18,171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,599 : 31,186.62 = 13,167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,599/31,186.62 = 13,167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,599x = 31,186.62 × 13,167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,599x = 410,651,768.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,651,768.01/22,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.24

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