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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,619.64, 31,216.52 and 13,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,619.64, 31,216.52 and 13,061.28 is: 18,025.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,619.64 : 31,216.52 = 13,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,619.64/31,216.52 = 13,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,619.64x = 31,216.52 × 13,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,619.64x = 407,727,643.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,727,643.04/22,619.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,025.38

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