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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,417.98, 30,936.90 and 13,465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,417.98, 30,936.90 and 13,465.64 is: 18,582.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,417.98 : 30,936.90 = 13,465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,417.98/30,936.90 = 13,465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,417.98x = 30,936.90 × 13,465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,417.98x = 416,585,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,585,158.12/22,417.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,582.64

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