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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,177.78, 30,604.56 and 13,220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,177.78, 30,604.56 and 13,220.68 is: 18,244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,177.78 : 30,604.56 = 13,220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,177.78/30,604.56 = 13,220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,177.78x = 30,604.56 × 13,220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,177.78x = 404,613,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,613,094.30/22,177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,244.08

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