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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,001.57, 32,954.56 and 13,542.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,001.57, 32,954.56 and 13,542.29 is: 20,284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,001.57 : 32,954.56 = 13,542.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,001.57/32,954.56 = 13,542.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,001.57x = 32,954.56 × 13,542.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,001.57x = 446,279,975.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,279,975.86/22,001.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,284.01

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