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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,422.58, 30,942.30 and 13,475.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,422.58, 30,942.30 and 13,475.01 is: 18,595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,422.58 : 30,942.30 = 13,475.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,422.58/30,942.30 = 13,475.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,422.58x = 30,942.30 × 13,475.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,422.58x = 416,947,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,947,801.92/22,422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.00

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