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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,398.32, 33,611.26 and 13,042.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,398.32, 33,611.26 and 13,042.48 is: 19,571.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,398.32 : 33,611.26 = 13,042.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,398.32/33,611.26 = 13,042.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,398.32x = 33,611.26 × 13,042.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,398.32x = 438,374,186.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,374,186.32/22,398.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,571.74

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