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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,087.79, 30,471.11 and 13,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,087.79, 30,471.11 and 13,130.20 is: 18,113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,087.79 : 30,471.11 = 13,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,087.79/30,471.11 = 13,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,087.79x = 30,471.11 × 13,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,087.79x = 400,091,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,091,877.53/22,087.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,113.71

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