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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,287.52, 30,755.70 and 13,339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,287.52, 30,755.70 and 13,339.96 is: 18,408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,287.52 : 30,755.70 = 13,339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,287.52/30,755.70 = 13,339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,287.52x = 30,755.70 × 13,339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,287.52x = 410,279,807.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,279,807.77/22,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,408.50

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