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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.46, 30,673.14 and 13,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.46, 30,673.14 and 13,277.96 is: 18,314.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.46 : 30,673.14 = 13,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.46/30,673.14 = 13,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.46x = 30,673.14 × 13,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.46x = 407,276,725.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,276,725.99/22,237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,314.89

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