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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,227.62, 30,670.25 and 13,274.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,227.62, 30,670.25 and 13,274.58 is: 18,316.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,227.62 : 30,670.25 = 13,274.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,227.62/30,670.25 = 13,274.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,227.62x = 30,670.25 × 13,274.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,227.62x = 407,134,735.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,134,735.89/22,227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.62

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