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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,111.82, 30,513.60 and 13,157.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,111.82, 30,513.60 and 13,157.27 is: 18,156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,111.82 : 30,513.60 = 13,157.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,111.82/30,513.60 = 13,157.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,111.82x = 30,513.60 × 13,157.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,111.82x = 401,475,521.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,475,521.30/22,111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,156.61

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