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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.52, 30,578.01 and 13,201.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.52, 30,578.01 and 13,201.39 is: 18,217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.52 : 30,578.01 = 13,201.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.52/30,578.01 = 13,201.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.52x = 30,578.01 × 13,201.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.52x = 403,672,235.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,672,235.43/22,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,217.47

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