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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.71, 30,588.51 and 13,210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.71, 30,588.51 and 13,210.80 is: 18,233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.71 : 30,588.51 = 13,210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.71/30,588.51 = 13,210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.71x = 30,588.51 × 13,210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.71x = 404,098,687.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,098,687.91/22,162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,233.27

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