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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,152.51, 30,573.72 and 13,205.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,152.51, 30,573.72 and 13,205.25 is: 18,225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,152.51 : 30,573.72 = 13,205.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,152.51/30,573.72 = 13,205.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,152.51x = 30,573.72 × 13,205.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,152.51x = 403,733,616.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,733,616.03/22,152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,225.19

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