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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,149.35, 30,561.35 and 13,199.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,149.35, 30,561.35 and 13,199.81 is: 18,212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,149.35 : 30,561.35 = 13,199.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,149.35/30,561.35 = 13,199.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,149.35x = 30,561.35 × 13,199.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,149.35x = 403,404,040.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,404,040.69/22,149.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,212.91

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