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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,053.78, 30,436.56 and 13,103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,053.78, 30,436.56 and 13,103.46 is: 18,084.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,053.78 : 30,436.56 = 13,103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,053.78/30,436.56 = 13,103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,053.78x = 30,436.56 × 13,103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,053.78x = 398,824,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,824,246.50/22,053.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,084.17

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