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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,436.89, 30,962.91 and 13,010.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,436.89, 30,962.91 and 13,010.92 is: 17,955.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,436.89 : 30,962.91 = 13,010.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,436.89/30,962.91 = 13,010.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,436.89x = 30,962.91 × 13,010.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,436.89x = 402,855,944.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,855,944.98/22,436.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,955.07

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