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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,042.66, 30,421.65 and 13,660.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,042.66, 30,421.65 and 13,660.42 is: 18,853.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,042.66 : 30,421.65 = 13,660.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,042.66/30,421.65 = 13,660.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,042.66x = 30,421.65 × 13,660.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,042.66x = 415,572,516.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,572,516.09/22,042.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,853.10

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