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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,141.51, 30,555.42 and 13,189.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,141.51, 30,555.42 and 13,189.39 is: 18,201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,141.51 : 30,555.42 = 13,189.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,141.51/30,555.42 = 13,189.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,141.51x = 30,555.42 × 13,189.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,141.51x = 403,007,350.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,007,350.99/22,141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.44

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