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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,128.72, 30,522.46 and 13,169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,128.72, 30,522.46 and 13,169.31 is: 18,164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,128.72 : 30,522.46 = 13,169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,128.72/30,522.46 = 13,169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,128.72x = 30,522.46 × 13,169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,128.72x = 401,959,737.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,959,737.70/22,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,164.62

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