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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,617.41, 31,211.29 and 13,663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,617.41, 31,211.29 and 13,663.36 is: 18,854.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,617.41 : 31,211.29 = 13,663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,617.41/31,211.29 = 13,663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,617.41x = 31,211.29 × 13,663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,617.41x = 426,450,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,450,979.15/22,617.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,854.99

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