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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,127.72, 30,521.08 and 13,168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,127.72, 30,521.08 and 13,168.31 is: 18,163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,127.72 : 30,521.08 = 13,168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,127.72/30,521.08 = 13,168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,127.72x = 30,521.08 × 13,168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,127.72x = 401,911,086.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,911,086.36/22,127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,163.24

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