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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,288.73, 30,758.76 and 13,336.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,288.73, 30,758.76 and 13,336.61 is: 18,404.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,288.73 : 30,758.76 = 13,336.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,288.73/30,758.76 = 13,336.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,288.73x = 30,758.76 × 13,336.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,288.73x = 410,217,432.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,217,432.41/22,288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,404.71

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