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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,440.96, 30,969.60 and 13,488.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,440.96, 30,969.60 and 13,488.96 is: 18,615.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,440.96 : 30,969.60 = 13,488.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,440.96/30,969.60 = 13,488.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,440.96x = 30,969.60 × 13,488.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,440.96x = 417,747,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,747,695.62/22,440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,615.41

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