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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.35, 30,562.88 and 13,198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.35, 30,562.88 and 13,198.94 is: 18,205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.35 : 30,562.88 = 13,198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.35/30,562.88 = 13,198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.35x = 30,562.88 × 13,198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.35x = 403,397,619.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,397,619.35/22,158.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,205.22

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