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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,140.32, 30,553.78 and 13,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,140.32, 30,553.78 and 13,188.20 is: 18,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,140.32 : 30,553.78 = 13,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,140.32/30,553.78 = 13,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,140.32x = 30,553.78 × 13,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,140.32x = 402,949,301.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,949,301.50/22,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,199.80

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