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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,215.60, 30,640.20 and 13,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,215.60, 30,640.20 and 13,261.20 is: 18,290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,215.60 : 30,640.20 = 13,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,215.60/30,640.20 = 13,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,215.60x = 30,640.20 × 13,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,215.60x = 406,325,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,325,820.24/22,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.11

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