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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,960.06, 31,681.12 and 13,527.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,960.06, 31,681.12 and 13,527.34 is: 18,665.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,960.06 : 31,681.12 = 13,527.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,960.06/31,681.12 = 13,527.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,960.06x = 31,681.12 × 13,527.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,960.06x = 428,561,055.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,561,055.78/22,960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,665.51

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