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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,256.97, 30,714.57 and 13,304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,256.97, 30,714.57 and 13,304.04 is: 18,359.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,256.97 : 30,714.57 = 13,304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,256.97/30,714.57 = 13,304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,256.97x = 30,714.57 × 13,304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,256.97x = 408,627,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,627,867.86/22,256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,359.55

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