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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.57, 30,599.33 and 13,218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.57, 30,599.33 and 13,218.64 is: 18,244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.57 : 30,599.33 = 13,218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.57/30,599.33 = 13,218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.57x = 30,599.33 × 13,218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.57x = 404,481,527.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,481,527.51/22,170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,244.07

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