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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,091.96, 30,478.74 and 13,139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,091.96, 30,478.74 and 13,139.84 is: 18,128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,091.96 : 30,478.74 = 13,139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,091.96/30,478.74 = 13,139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,091.96x = 30,478.74 × 13,139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,091.96x = 400,485,767.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,485,767.00/22,091.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,128.12

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