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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,429.14, 30,953.25 and 13,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,429.14, 30,953.25 and 13,002.90 is: 17,944.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,429.14 : 30,953.25 = 13,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,429.14/30,953.25 = 13,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,429.14x = 30,953.25 × 13,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,429.14x = 402,482,014.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,482,014.43/22,429.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,944.60

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