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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,609.94, 31,195.35 and 13,176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,609.94, 31,195.35 and 13,176.68 is: 18,180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,609.94 : 31,195.35 = 13,176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,609.94/31,195.35 = 13,176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,609.94x = 31,195.35 × 13,176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,609.94x = 411,050,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,050,988.46/22,609.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,180.10

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