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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,432.36, 30,954.82 and 13,001.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,432.36, 30,954.82 and 13,001.64 is: 17,941.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,432.36 : 30,954.82 = 13,001.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,432.36/30,954.82 = 13,001.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,432.36x = 30,954.82 × 13,001.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,432.36x = 402,463,425.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,463,425.90/22,432.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,941.20

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