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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.28, 30,602.51 and 13,219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.28, 30,602.51 and 13,219.17 is: 18,241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.28 : 30,602.51 = 13,219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.28/30,602.51 = 13,219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.28x = 30,602.51 × 13,219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.28x = 404,539,563.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,539,563.01/22,176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,241.99

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