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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,225.79, 30,672.47 and 13,271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,225.79, 30,672.47 and 13,271.24 is: 18,314.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,225.79 : 30,672.47 = 13,271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,225.79/30,672.47 = 13,271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,225.79x = 30,672.47 × 13,271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,225.79x = 407,061,710.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,061,710.76/22,225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,314.84

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