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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,276.87, 30,741.13 and 13,319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,276.87, 30,741.13 and 13,319.08 is: 18,379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,276.87 : 30,741.13 = 13,319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,276.87/30,741.13 = 13,319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,276.87x = 30,741.13 × 13,319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,276.87x = 409,443,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,443,569.76/22,276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,379.76

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