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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,068.70, 30,461.61 and 13,573.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,068.70, 30,461.61 and 13,573.42 is: 18,735.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,068.70 : 30,461.61 = 13,573.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,068.70/30,461.61 = 13,573.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,068.70x = 30,461.61 × 13,573.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,068.70x = 413,468,226.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,468,226.41/22,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,735.50

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