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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.52, 30,727.60 and 13,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.52, 30,727.60 and 13,316.48 is: 18,370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.52 : 30,727.60 = 13,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.52/30,727.60 = 13,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.52x = 30,727.60 × 13,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.52x = 409,183,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,183,470.85/22,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,370.85

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