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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,111.92, 30,516.98 and 13,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,111.92, 30,516.98 and 13,159.44 is: 18,161.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,111.92 : 30,516.98 = 13,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,111.92/30,516.98 = 13,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,111.92x = 30,516.98 × 13,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,111.92x = 401,586,301.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,586,301.49/22,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,161.53

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