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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,426.88, 33,575.13 and 13,038.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,426.88, 33,575.13 and 13,038.27 is: 19,519.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,426.88 : 33,575.13 = 13,038.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,426.88/33,575.13 = 13,038.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,426.88x = 33,575.13 × 13,038.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,426.88x = 437,761,610.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,761,610.23/22,426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,519.51

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