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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,312.56, 33,520.68 and 13,085.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,312.56, 33,520.68 and 13,085.04 is: 19,657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,312.56 : 33,520.68 = 13,085.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,312.56/33,520.68 = 13,085.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,312.56x = 33,520.68 × 13,085.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,312.56x = 438,619,438.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,619,438.63/22,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,657.96

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