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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,188.60, 30,612.78 and 13,681.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,188.60, 30,612.78 and 13,681.80 is: 18,876.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,188.60 : 30,612.78 = 13,681.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,188.60/30,612.78 = 13,681.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,188.60x = 30,612.78 × 13,681.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,188.60x = 418,837,933.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,837,933.40/22,188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,876.27

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