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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,140.36, 30,550.20 and 13,187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,140.36, 30,550.20 and 13,187.64 is: 18,196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,140.36 : 30,550.20 = 13,187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,140.36/30,550.20 = 13,187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,140.36x = 30,550.20 × 13,187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,140.36x = 402,885,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,885,039.53/22,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,196.86

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