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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,432.41, 33,637.59 and 13,074.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,432.41, 33,637.59 and 13,074.78 is: 19,605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,432.41 : 33,637.59 = 13,074.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,432.41/33,637.59 = 13,074.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,432.41x = 33,637.59 × 13,074.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,432.41x = 439,804,088.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,804,088.98/22,432.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,605.74

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