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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,280.30, 30,745.88 and 13,322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,280.30, 30,745.88 and 13,322.52 is: 18,384.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,280.30 : 30,745.88 = 13,322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,280.30/30,745.88 = 13,322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,280.30x = 30,745.88 × 13,322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,280.30x = 409,612,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,612,601.22/22,280.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,384.52

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