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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.97, 30,622.12 and 13,249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.97, 30,622.12 and 13,249.51 is: 18,284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.97 : 30,622.12 = 13,249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.97/30,622.12 = 13,249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.97x = 30,622.12 × 13,249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.97x = 405,727,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,727,975.48/22,189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.29

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