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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,256.10, 30,703.64 and 13,299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,256.10, 30,703.64 and 13,299.12 is: 18,346.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,256.10 : 30,703.64 = 13,299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,256.10/30,703.64 = 13,299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,256.10x = 30,703.64 × 13,299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,256.10x = 408,331,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,331,392.80/22,256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.94

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