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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.68, 33,161.40 and 13,282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.68, 33,161.40 and 13,282.92 is: 19,874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.68 : 33,161.40 = 13,282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.68/33,161.40 = 13,282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.68x = 33,161.40 × 13,282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.68x = 440,480,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,480,223.29/22,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,874.86

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