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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.53, 30,597.03 and 13,224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.53, 30,597.03 and 13,224.24 is: 18,249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.53 : 30,597.03 = 13,224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.53/30,597.03 = 13,224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.53x = 30,597.03 × 13,224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.53x = 404,622,468.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,622,468.01/22,171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,249.64

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