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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,257.88, 30,713.78 and 13,303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,257.88, 30,713.78 and 13,303.60 is: 18,357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,257.88 : 30,713.78 = 13,303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,257.88/30,713.78 = 13,303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,257.88x = 30,713.78 × 13,303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,257.88x = 408,603,843.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,603,843.61/22,257.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,357.72

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