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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,444.74, 30,968.19 and 13,490.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,444.74, 30,968.19 and 13,490.46 is: 18,613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444.74 : 30,968.19 = 13,490.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444.74/30,968.19 = 13,490.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444.74x = 30,968.19 × 13,490.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444.74x = 417,775,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,775,128.47/22,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,613.50

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