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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,115.28, 30,518.76 and 13,162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,115.28, 30,518.76 and 13,162.68 is: 18,164.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,115.28 : 30,518.76 = 13,162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,115.28/30,518.76 = 13,162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,115.28x = 30,518.76 × 13,162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,115.28x = 401,708,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,708,671.88/22,115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,164.30

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