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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,352.62, 33,541.20 and 13,593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,352.62, 33,541.20 and 13,593.68 is: 20,397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,352.62 : 33,541.20 = 13,593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,352.62/33,541.20 = 13,593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,352.62x = 33,541.20 × 13,593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,352.62x = 455,948,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,948,339.62/22,352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,397.98

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