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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,028.68, 30,415.38 and 13,542.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,028.68, 30,415.38 and 13,542.19 is: 18,697.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,028.68 : 30,415.38 = 13,542.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,028.68/30,415.38 = 13,542.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,028.68x = 30,415.38 × 13,542.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,028.68x = 411,890,804.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,890,804.24/22,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,697.93

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