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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,031.75, 30,389.98 and 13,072.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,031.75, 30,389.98 and 13,072.91 is: 18,032.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,031.75 : 30,389.98 = 13,072.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,031.75/30,389.98 = 13,072.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,031.75x = 30,389.98 × 13,072.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,031.75x = 397,285,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,285,473.44/22,031.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,032.41

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