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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.70, 30,607.20 and 13,225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.70, 30,607.20 and 13,225.12 is: 18,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.70 : 30,607.20 = 13,225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.70/30,607.20 = 13,225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.70x = 30,607.20 × 13,225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.70x = 404,783,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,783,892.86/22,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,250.20

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