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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,126.16, 30,537.72 and 13,174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,126.16, 30,537.72 and 13,174.16 is: 18,182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,126.16 : 30,537.72 = 13,174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,126.16/30,537.72 = 13,174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,126.16x = 30,537.72 × 13,174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,126.16x = 402,308,809.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,308,809.32/22,126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,182.50

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