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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,002.84, 30,359.58 and 13,503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,002.84, 30,359.58 and 13,503.96 is: 18,632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,002.84 : 30,359.58 = 13,503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,002.84/30,359.58 = 13,503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,002.84x = 30,359.58 × 13,503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,002.84x = 409,974,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,974,553.94/22,002.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,632.80

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