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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251, 30,705.93 and 13,300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251, 30,705.93 and 13,300.50 is: 18,354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251 : 30,705.93 = 13,300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251/30,705.93 = 13,300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251x = 30,705.93 × 13,300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251x = 408,404,221.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,404,221.97/22,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,354.42

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