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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,282.55, 30,749.54 and 13,324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,282.55, 30,749.54 and 13,324.96 is: 18,388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,282.55 : 30,749.54 = 13,324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,282.55/30,749.54 = 13,324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,282.55x = 30,749.54 × 13,324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,282.55x = 409,736,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,736,236.77/22,282.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,388.22

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