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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,128.17, 30,536.90 and 13,175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,128.17, 30,536.90 and 13,175.97 is: 18,182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,128.17 : 30,536.90 = 13,175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,128.17/30,536.90 = 13,175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,128.17x = 30,536.90 × 13,175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,128.17x = 402,353,212.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,353,212.41/22,128.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,182.85

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