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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,009.80, 33,014.70 and 13,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,009.80, 33,014.70 and 13,261.80 is: 19,892.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,009.80 : 33,014.70 = 13,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,009.80/33,014.70 = 13,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,009.80x = 33,014.70 × 13,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,009.80x = 437,834,348.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,834,348.46/22,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,892.70

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