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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,168.58, 30,565.42 and 13,770.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,168.58, 30,565.42 and 13,770.50 is: 18,986.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,168.58 : 30,565.42 = 13,770.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,168.58/30,565.42 = 13,770.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,168.58x = 30,565.42 × 13,770.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,168.58x = 420,900,928.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,900,928.86/22,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,986.38

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