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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,206.15, 30,644.87 and 13,251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,206.15, 30,644.87 and 13,251.92 is: 18,287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,206.15 : 30,644.87 = 13,251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,206.15/30,644.87 = 13,251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,206.15x = 30,644.87 × 13,251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,206.15x = 406,103,146.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,103,146.17/22,206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.87

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