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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.85, 30,563.42 and 13,201.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.85, 30,563.42 and 13,201.31 is: 18,214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.85 : 30,563.42 = 13,201.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.85/30,563.42 = 13,201.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.85x = 30,563.42 × 13,201.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.85x = 403,476,963.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,476,963.26/22,150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,214.97

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