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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.44, 30,726.21 and 13,318.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.44, 30,726.21 and 13,318.57 is: 18,372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.44 : 30,726.21 = 13,318.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.44/30,726.21 = 13,318.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.44x = 30,726.21 × 13,318.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.44x = 409,229,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,229,178.72/22,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.97

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