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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,120.86, 30,524.76 and 13,170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,120.86, 30,524.76 and 13,170.54 is: 18,174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,120.86 : 30,524.76 = 13,170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,120.86/30,524.76 = 13,170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,120.86x = 30,524.76 × 13,170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,120.86x = 402,027,572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,027,572.57/22,120.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,174.14

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