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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,226.96, 30,667.47 and 13,270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,226.96, 30,667.47 and 13,270.52 is: 18,309.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,226.96 : 30,667.47 = 13,270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,226.96/30,667.47 = 13,270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,226.96x = 30,667.47 × 13,270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,226.96x = 406,973,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,973,273.98/22,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,309.89

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