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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,442.62, 30,959.24 and 13,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,442.62, 30,959.24 and 13,486.80 is: 18,604.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,442.62 : 30,959.24 = 13,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,442.62/30,959.24 = 13,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,442.62x = 30,959.24 × 13,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,442.62x = 417,541,078.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,541,078.03/22,442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.83

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