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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.94, 30,683.18 and 13,288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.94, 30,683.18 and 13,288.34 is: 18,334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.94 : 30,683.18 = 13,288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.94/30,683.18 = 13,288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.94x = 30,683.18 × 13,288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.94x = 407,728,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,728,528.12/22,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.82

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