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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,132.58, 30,529.53 and 13,174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,132.58, 30,529.53 and 13,174.10 is: 18,172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,132.58 : 30,529.53 = 13,174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,132.58/30,529.53 = 13,174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,132.58x = 30,529.53 × 13,174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,132.58x = 402,199,081.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,199,081.17/22,132.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,172.26

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