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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,258.72, 33,371.52 and 13,491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,258.72, 33,371.52 and 13,491.52 is: 20,227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,258.72 : 33,371.52 = 13,491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,258.72/33,371.52 = 13,491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,258.72x = 33,371.52 × 13,491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,258.72x = 450,232,529.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,232,529.51/22,258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,227.24

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