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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,119.82, 30,529.29 and 13,172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,119.82, 30,529.29 and 13,172.50 is: 18,180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,119.82 : 30,529.29 = 13,172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,119.82/30,529.29 = 13,172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,119.82x = 30,529.29 × 13,172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,119.82x = 402,147,072.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,147,072.53/22,119.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,180.40

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