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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,256.37, 30,708.72 and 13,302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,256.37, 30,708.72 and 13,302.36 is: 18,354.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,256.37 : 30,708.72 = 13,302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,256.37/30,708.72 = 13,302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,256.37x = 30,708.72 × 13,302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,256.37x = 408,498,448.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,498,448.58/22,256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,354.23

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