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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,017.60, 33,058.80 and 13,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,017.60, 33,058.80 and 13,269.60 is: 19,923.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,017.60 : 33,058.80 = 13,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,017.60/33,058.80 = 13,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,017.60x = 33,058.80 × 13,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,017.60x = 438,677,052.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,677,052.48/22,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,923.93

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