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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,021.39, 32,949.33 and 13,103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,021.39, 32,949.33 and 13,103.88 is: 19,606.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,021.39 : 32,949.33 = 13,103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,021.39/32,949.33 = 13,103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,021.39x = 32,949.33 × 13,103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,021.39x = 431,764,066.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,764,066.40/22,021.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,606.58

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