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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,001.16, 30,356.70 and 13,044.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,001.16, 30,356.70 and 13,044.12 is: 17,997.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,001.16 : 30,356.70 = 13,044.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,001.16/30,356.70 = 13,044.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,001.16x = 30,356.70 × 13,044.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,001.16x = 395,976,437.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,976,437.60/22,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.98

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