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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,440.62, 30,968.12 and 13,493.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,440.62, 30,968.12 and 13,493.25 is: 18,620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,440.62 : 30,968.12 = 13,493.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,440.62/30,968.12 = 13,493.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,440.62x = 30,968.12 × 13,493.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,440.62x = 417,860,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,860,618.92/22,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,620.72

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