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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,615.88, 31,209.93 and 13,182.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,615.88, 31,209.93 and 13,182.62 is: 18,192.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,615.88 : 31,209.93 = 13,182.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,615.88/31,209.93 = 13,182.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,615.88x = 31,209.93 × 13,182.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,615.88x = 411,428,491.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,428,491.37/22,615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,192.02

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