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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251.64, 30,704.24 and 13,297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251.64, 30,704.24 and 13,297.24 is: 18,348.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251.64 : 30,704.24 = 13,297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251.64/30,704.24 = 13,297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251.64x = 30,704.24 × 13,297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251.64x = 408,281,648.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,281,648.30/22,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.38

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