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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.53, 30,670.31 and 13,737.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.53, 30,670.31 and 13,737.53 is: 18,950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.53 : 30,670.31 = 13,737.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.53/30,670.31 = 13,737.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.53x = 30,670.31 × 13,737.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.53x = 421,334,184.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,334,184.73/22,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.40

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