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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,223.25, 30,667.68 and 13,272.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,223.25, 30,667.68 and 13,272.75 is: 18,316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,223.25 : 30,667.68 = 13,272.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,223.25/30,667.68 = 13,272.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,223.25x = 30,667.68 × 13,272.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,223.25x = 407,044,449.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,044,449.72/22,223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.15

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