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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,037.26, 30,416.82 and 13,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,037.26, 30,416.82 and 13,541.44 is: 18,690.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,037.26 : 30,416.82 = 13,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,037.26/30,416.82 = 13,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,037.26x = 30,416.82 × 13,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,037.26x = 411,887,543.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,887,543.02/22,037.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,690.51

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