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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,216.17, 30,658.28 and 13,268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,216.17, 30,658.28 and 13,268.91 is: 18,311.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,216.17 : 30,658.28 = 13,268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,216.17/30,658.28 = 13,268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,216.17x = 30,658.28 × 13,268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,216.17x = 406,801,958.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,801,958.07/22,216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,311.08

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