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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,116.67, 30,518.70 and 13,162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,116.67, 30,518.70 and 13,162.42 is: 18,162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,116.67 : 30,518.70 = 13,162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,116.67/30,518.70 = 13,162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,116.67x = 30,518.70 × 13,162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,116.67x = 401,700,058.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,700,058.90/22,116.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,162.77

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