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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,136.35, 30,548.13 and 13,184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,136.35, 30,548.13 and 13,184.23 is: 18,194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,136.35 : 30,548.13 = 13,184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,136.35/30,548.13 = 13,184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,136.35x = 30,548.13 × 13,184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,136.35x = 402,753,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,753,571.99/22,136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,194.22

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