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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,086.96, 30,471.84 and 13,134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,086.96, 30,471.84 and 13,134.84 is: 18,121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,086.96 : 30,471.84 = 13,134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,086.96/30,471.84 = 13,134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,086.96x = 30,471.84 × 13,134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,086.96x = 400,242,742.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,242,742.91/22,086.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,121.22

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