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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,453.36, 30,985.32 and 13,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,453.36, 30,985.32 and 13,022.80 is: 17,971.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,453.36 : 30,985.32 = 13,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,453.36/30,985.32 = 13,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,453.36x = 30,985.32 × 13,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,453.36x = 403,515,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,515,625.30/22,453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,971.28

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