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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,112.57, 30,517.78 and 13,612.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,112.57, 30,517.78 and 13,612.98 is: 18,787.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,112.57 : 30,517.78 = 13,612.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,112.57/30,517.78 = 13,612.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,112.57x = 30,517.78 × 13,612.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,112.57x = 415,437,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,437,928.78/22,112.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,787.41

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