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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,121.10, 30,524.85 and 13,168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,121.10, 30,524.85 and 13,168.98 is: 18,171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,121.10 : 30,524.85 = 13,168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,121.10/30,524.85 = 13,168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,121.10x = 30,524.85 × 13,168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,121.10x = 401,981,139.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,981,139.15/22,121.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.84

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