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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,612.19, 31,204.80 and 13,657.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,612.19, 31,204.80 and 13,657.95 is: 18,847.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,612.19 : 31,204.80 = 13,657.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,612.19/31,204.80 = 13,657.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,612.19x = 31,204.80 × 13,657.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,612.19x = 426,193,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,193,598.16/22,612.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,847.96

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