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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,240.94, 30,687.33 and 13,291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,240.94, 30,687.33 and 13,291.34 is: 18,338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,240.94 : 30,687.33 = 13,291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,240.94/30,687.33 = 13,291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,240.94x = 30,687.33 × 13,291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,240.94x = 407,875,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,875,736.72/22,240.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,338.96

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