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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,163.71, 30,589.89 and 13,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,163.71, 30,589.89 and 13,211.80 is: 18,234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,163.71 : 30,589.89 = 13,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,163.71/30,589.89 = 13,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,163.71x = 30,589.89 × 13,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,163.71x = 404,147,508.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,147,508.70/22,163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,234.65

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