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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,381.77, 30,901.98 and 13,887.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,381.77, 30,901.98 and 13,887.33 is: 19,173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,381.77 : 30,901.98 = 13,887.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,381.77/30,901.98 = 13,887.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,381.77x = 30,901.98 × 13,887.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,381.77x = 429,145,993.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,145,993.91/22,381.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,173.91

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