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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,424.58, 30,945.06 and 13,477.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,424.58, 30,945.06 and 13,477.02 is: 18,597.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,424.58 : 30,945.06 = 13,477.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,424.58/30,945.06 = 13,477.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,424.58x = 30,945.06 × 13,477.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,424.58x = 417,047,192.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,047,192.52/22,424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,597.77

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