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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,623.30, 31,211.73 and 13,062.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,623.30, 31,211.73 and 13,062.06 is: 18,020.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,623.30 : 31,211.73 = 13,062.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,623.30/31,211.73 = 13,062.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,623.30x = 31,211.73 × 13,062.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,623.30x = 407,689,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,689,489.96/22,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.78

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