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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,178.54, 33,274.62 and 13,303.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,178.54, 33,274.62 and 13,303.71 is: 19,959.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,178.54 : 33,274.62 = 13,303.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,178.54/33,274.62 = 13,303.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,178.54x = 33,274.62 × 13,303.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,178.54x = 442,675,894.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,675,894.84/22,178.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.65

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