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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.63, 30,882.02 and 13,421.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.63, 30,882.02 and 13,421.86 is: 18,522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.63 : 30,882.02 = 13,421.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.63/30,882.02 = 13,421.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.63x = 30,882.02 × 13,421.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.63x = 414,494,148.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,494,148.96/22,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,522.70

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