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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,118.82, 30,527.91 and 13,171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,118.82, 30,527.91 and 13,171.50 is: 18,179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,118.82 : 30,527.91 = 13,171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,118.82/30,527.91 = 13,171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,118.82x = 30,527.91 × 13,171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,118.82x = 402,098,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,098,366.57/22,118.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,179.02

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