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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,437.54, 33,591.13 and 13,048.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,437.54, 33,591.13 and 13,048.92 is: 19,535.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,437.54 : 33,591.13 = 13,048.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,437.54/33,591.13 = 13,048.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,437.54x = 33,591.13 × 13,048.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,437.54x = 438,327,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,327,935.46/22,437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,535.47

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