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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,350.61, 33,538.20 and 13,591.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,350.61, 33,538.20 and 13,591.68 is: 20,394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,350.61 : 33,538.20 = 13,591.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,350.61/33,538.20 = 13,591.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,350.61x = 33,538.20 × 13,591.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,350.61x = 455,840,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,840,482.18/22,350.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,394.99

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