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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,012.24, 30,382.68 and 13,635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,012.24, 30,382.68 and 13,635.76 is: 18,820.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,012.24 : 30,382.68 = 13,635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,012.24/30,382.68 = 13,635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,012.24x = 30,382.68 × 13,635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,012.24x = 414,290,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,290,932.64/22,012.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,820.93

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