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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,126.98, 33,173.76 and 13,359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,126.98, 33,173.76 and 13,359.80 is: 20,029.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,126.98 : 33,173.76 = 13,359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,126.98/33,173.76 = 13,359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,126.98x = 33,173.76 × 13,359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,126.98x = 443,194,798.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,194,798.85/22,126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,029.61

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