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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,426.04, 33,588.03 and 13,641.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,426.04, 33,588.03 and 13,641.59 is: 20,431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,426.04 : 33,588.03 = 13,641.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,426.04/33,588.03 = 13,641.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,426.04x = 33,588.03 × 13,641.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,426.04x = 458,194,134.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,194,134.17/22,426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.34

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