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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059.60, 33,046.20 and 13,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059.60, 33,046.20 and 13,268.40 is: 19,876.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059.60 : 33,046.20 = 13,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059.60/33,046.20 = 13,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059.60x = 33,046.20 × 13,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059.60x = 438,470,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,470,200.08/22,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,876.62

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