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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,016.60, 32,981.70 and 13,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,016.60, 32,981.70 and 13,225.40 is: 19,812.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,016.60 : 32,981.70 = 13,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,016.60/32,981.70 = 13,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,016.60x = 32,981.70 × 13,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,016.60x = 436,196,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,196,175.18/22,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.15

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