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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,634.22, 31,213.52 and 13,558.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,634.22, 31,213.52 and 13,558.13 is: 18,697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,634.22 : 31,213.52 = 13,558.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,634.22/31,213.52 = 13,558.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,634.22x = 31,213.52 × 13,558.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,634.22x = 423,196,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,196,961.92/22,634.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,697.22

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