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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.96, 30,664.71 and 13,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.96, 30,664.71 and 13,268.52 is: 18,307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.96 : 30,664.71 = 13,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.96/30,664.71 = 13,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.96x = 30,664.71 × 13,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.96x = 406,875,317.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,875,317.93/22,224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,307.13

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