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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,081.37, 30,472.88 and 13,133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,081.37, 30,472.88 and 13,133.70 is: 18,124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,081.37 : 30,472.88 = 13,133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,081.37/30,472.88 = 13,133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,081.37x = 30,472.88 × 13,133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,081.37x = 400,221,598.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,221,598.39/22,081.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,124.86

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