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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,599.42, 31,189.11 and 13,041.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,599.42, 31,189.11 and 13,041.03 is: 17,997.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,599.42 : 31,189.11 = 13,041.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,599.42/31,189.11 = 13,041.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,599.42x = 31,189.11 × 13,041.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,599.42x = 406,738,119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,738,119.18/22,599.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.72

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