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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,710.15, 31,339.71 and 13,151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,710.15, 31,339.71 and 13,151.34 is: 18,148.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,710.15 : 31,339.71 = 13,151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,710.15/31,339.71 = 13,151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,710.15x = 31,339.71 × 13,151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,710.15x = 412,159,181.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,159,181.71/22,710.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.68

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