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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,222.58, 30,660.98 and 13,266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,222.58, 30,660.98 and 13,266.82 is: 18,304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,222.58 : 30,660.98 = 13,266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,222.58/30,660.98 = 13,266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,222.58x = 30,660.98 × 13,266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,222.58x = 406,773,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,773,559.70/22,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,304.51

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