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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.87, 30,737.94 and 13,321.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.87, 30,737.94 and 13,321.38 is: 18,383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.87 : 30,737.94 = 13,321.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.87/30,737.94 = 13,321.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.87x = 30,737.94 × 13,321.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.87x = 409,471,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,471,658.77/22,273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,383.50

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