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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,447.56, 30,979.32 and 13,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,447.56, 30,979.32 and 13,016.04 is: 17,963.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,447.56 : 30,979.32 = 13,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,447.56/30,979.32 = 13,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,447.56x = 30,979.32 × 13,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,447.56x = 403,228,068.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,228,068.29/22,447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,963.11

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