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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,444.88, 30,973.96 and 13,018.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,444.88, 30,973.96 and 13,018.92 is: 17,966.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444.88 : 30,973.96 = 13,018.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444.88/30,973.96 = 13,018.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444.88x = 30,973.96 × 13,018.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444.88x = 403,247,507.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,247,507.32/22,444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,966.12

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