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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,428.38, 30,951.18 and 13,002.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,428.38, 30,951.18 and 13,002.41 is: 17,943.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,428.38 : 30,951.18 = 13,002.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,428.38/30,951.18 = 13,002.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,428.38x = 30,951.18 × 13,002.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,428.38x = 402,439,777.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,439,777.59/22,428.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,943.33

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