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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.88, 32,995.41 and 13,240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.88, 32,995.41 and 13,240.75 is: 19,851.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.88 : 32,995.41 = 13,240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.88/32,995.41 = 13,240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.88x = 32,995.41 × 13,240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.88x = 436,883,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,883,809.98/22,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,851.24

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