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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,290.98, 30,761.87 and 13,338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,290.98, 30,761.87 and 13,338.86 is: 18,407.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,290.98 : 30,761.87 = 13,338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,290.98/30,761.87 = 13,338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,290.98x = 30,761.87 × 13,338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,290.98x = 410,328,056.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,328,056.76/22,290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,407.81

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