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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,159.10, 30,577.20 and 13,206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,159.10, 30,577.20 and 13,206.98 is: 18,224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,159.10 : 30,577.20 = 13,206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,159.10/30,577.20 = 13,206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,159.10x = 30,577.20 × 13,206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,159.10x = 403,832,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,832,468.86/22,159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,224.23

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