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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.24, 30,607.68 and 13,231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.24, 30,607.68 and 13,231.86 is: 18,260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.24 : 30,607.68 = 13,231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.24/30,607.68 = 13,231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.24x = 30,607.68 × 13,231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.24x = 404,996,536.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,996,536.68/22,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,260.16

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