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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,081.89, 30,462.96 and 13,124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,081.89, 30,462.96 and 13,124.30 is: 18,105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,081.89 : 30,462.96 = 13,124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,081.89/30,462.96 = 13,124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,081.89x = 30,462.96 × 13,124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,081.89x = 399,805,052.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,805,052.87/22,081.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,105.56

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