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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,274.26, 30,737.75 and 13,317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,274.26, 30,737.75 and 13,317.14 is: 18,377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,274.26 : 30,737.75 = 13,317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,274.26/30,737.75 = 13,317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,274.26x = 30,737.75 × 13,317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,274.26x = 409,338,930.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,338,930.29/22,274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,377.22

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