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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,399.68, 33,589.80 and 13,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,399.68, 33,589.80 and 13,049.04 is: 19,567.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,399.68 : 33,589.80 = 13,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,399.68/33,589.80 = 13,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,399.68x = 33,589.80 × 13,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,399.68x = 438,314,643.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,314,643.79/22,399.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.90

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