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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.36, 30,589.74 and 13,780.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.36, 30,589.74 and 13,780.92 is: 19,014.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.36 : 30,589.74 = 13,780.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.36/30,589.74 = 13,780.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.36x = 30,589.74 × 13,780.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.36x = 421,554,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,554,759.76/22,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,014.34

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