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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,637.85, 31,250.69 and 13,567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,637.85, 31,250.69 and 13,567.52 is: 18,729.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,637.85 : 31,250.69 = 13,567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,637.85/31,250.69 = 13,567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,637.85x = 31,250.69 × 13,567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,637.85x = 423,994,323.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,994,323.29/22,637.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,729.45

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