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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,111.97, 30,514.22 and 13,159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,111.97, 30,514.22 and 13,159.25 is: 18,159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,111.97 : 30,514.22 = 13,159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,111.97/30,514.22 = 13,159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,111.97x = 30,514.22 × 13,159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,111.97x = 401,544,031.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,544,031.17/22,111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,159.58

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