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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,023.76, 30,382.96 and 13,071.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,023.76, 30,382.96 and 13,071.64 is: 18,033.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,023.76 : 30,382.96 = 13,071.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,023.76/30,382.96 = 13,071.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,023.76x = 30,382.96 × 13,071.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,023.76x = 397,155,115.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,155,115.25/22,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,033.03

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