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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,959.05, 31,691.45 and 13,527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,959.05, 31,691.45 and 13,527 is: 18,671.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,959.05 : 31,691.45 = 13,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,959.05/31,691.45 = 13,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,959.05x = 31,691.45 × 13,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,959.05x = 428,690,277.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,690,277.97/22,959.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,671.96

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