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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,351.62, 33,539.70 and 13,592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,351.62, 33,539.70 and 13,592.68 is: 20,396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,351.62 : 33,539.70 = 13,592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,351.62/33,539.70 = 13,592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,351.62x = 33,539.70 × 13,592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,351.62x = 455,894,409.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,894,409.40/22,351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,396.48

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