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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,462.07, 30,998.03 and 13,507.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,462.07, 30,998.03 and 13,507.88 is: 18,641.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,462.07 : 30,998.03 = 13,507.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,462.07/30,998.03 = 13,507.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,462.07x = 30,998.03 × 13,507.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,462.07x = 418,717,446.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,717,446.95/22,462.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,641.09

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