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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,141.62, 30,552.15 and 13,188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,141.62, 30,552.15 and 13,188.90 is: 18,198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,141.62 : 30,552.15 = 13,188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,141.62/30,552.15 = 13,188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,141.62x = 30,552.15 × 13,188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,141.62x = 402,949,251.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,949,251.14/22,141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,198.72

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