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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.04, 30,599.40 and 13,221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.04, 30,599.40 and 13,221.28 is: 18,245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.04 : 30,599.40 = 13,221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.04/30,599.40 = 13,221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.04x = 30,599.40 × 13,221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.04x = 404,563,235.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,563,235.23/22,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,245.73

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