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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,867.56, 31,557.18 and 13,441.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,867.56, 31,557.18 and 13,441.56 is: 18,549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,867.56 : 31,557.18 = 13,441.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,867.56/31,557.18 = 13,441.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,867.56x = 31,557.18 × 13,441.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,867.56x = 424,177,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,177,728.40/22,867.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.32

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