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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,221, 30,664.58 and 13,270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,221, 30,664.58 and 13,270.50 is: 18,313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,221 : 30,664.58 = 13,270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,221/30,664.58 = 13,270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,221x = 30,664.58 × 13,270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,221x = 406,934,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,934,242.54/22,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,313.05

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