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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,118.68, 30,521.46 and 13,164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,118.68, 30,521.46 and 13,164.42 is: 18,165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,118.68 : 30,521.46 = 13,164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,118.68/30,521.46 = 13,164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,118.68x = 30,521.46 × 13,164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,118.68x = 401,797,318.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,797,318.45/22,118.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.52

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