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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,221.37, 30,665.42 and 13,274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,221.37, 30,665.42 and 13,274.11 is: 18,318.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,221.37 : 30,665.42 = 13,274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,221.37/30,665.42 = 13,274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,221.37x = 30,665.42 × 13,274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,221.37x = 407,056,180.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,056,180.02/22,221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,318.23

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