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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.61, 30,568.74 and 13,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.61, 30,568.74 and 13,203.20 is: 18,211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.61 : 30,568.74 = 13,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.61/30,568.74 = 13,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.61x = 30,568.74 × 13,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.61x = 403,605,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,605,035.12/22,162.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,211.08

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