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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,142.62, 30,553.53 and 13,189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,142.62, 30,553.53 and 13,189.90 is: 18,200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,142.62 : 30,553.53 = 13,189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,142.62/30,553.53 = 13,189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,142.62x = 30,553.53 × 13,189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,142.62x = 402,998,005.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,998,005.35/22,142.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.10

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