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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,039.66, 30,417.51 and 13,657.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,039.66, 30,417.51 and 13,657.42 is: 18,848.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,039.66 : 30,417.51 = 13,657.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,039.66/30,417.51 = 13,657.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,039.66x = 30,417.51 × 13,657.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,039.66x = 415,424,709.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,424,709.42/22,039.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.96

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