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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,213.56, 30,655.05 and 13,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,213.56, 30,655.05 and 13,266.30 is: 18,307.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,213.56 : 30,655.05 = 13,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,213.56/30,655.05 = 13,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,213.56x = 30,655.05 × 13,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,213.56x = 406,679,089.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,679,089.82/22,213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,307.70

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