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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,617.81, 31,212.38 and 13,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,617.81, 31,212.38 and 13,059.72 is: 18,022.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,617.81 : 31,212.38 = 13,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,617.81/31,212.38 = 13,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,617.81x = 31,212.38 × 13,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,617.81x = 407,624,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,624,878.04/22,617.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,022.30

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