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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,016.49, 32,982.24 and 13,138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,016.49, 32,982.24 and 13,138.92 is: 19,683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,016.49 : 32,982.24 = 13,138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,016.49/32,982.24 = 13,138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,016.49x = 32,982.24 × 13,138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,016.49x = 433,350,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,350,960.24/22,016.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,683.01

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