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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,436.19, 33,634.85 and 13,182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,436.19, 33,634.85 and 13,182.75 is: 19,762.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,436.19 : 33,634.85 = 13,182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,436.19/33,634.85 = 13,182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,436.19x = 33,634.85 × 13,182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,436.19x = 443,399,752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,399,752.92/22,436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.70

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