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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,444.59, 30,973.46 and 13,018.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,444.59, 30,973.46 and 13,018.53 is: 17,965.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444.59 : 30,973.46 = 13,018.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444.59/30,973.46 = 13,018.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444.59x = 30,973.46 × 13,018.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444.59x = 403,228,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,228,853.12/22,444.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,965.53

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