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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,290.78, 30,761.63 and 13,338.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,290.78, 30,761.63 and 13,338.66 is: 18,407.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,290.78 : 30,761.63 = 13,338.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,290.78/30,761.63 = 13,338.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,290.78x = 30,761.63 × 13,338.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,290.78x = 410,318,856.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,318,856.92/22,290.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,407.56

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