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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.62, 30,732.99 and 13,881.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.62, 30,732.99 and 13,881.50 is: 19,159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.62 : 30,732.99 = 13,881.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.62/30,732.99 = 13,881.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.62x = 30,732.99 × 13,881.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.62x = 426,620,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,620,000.69/22,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,159.62

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