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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,451.58, 33,612.03 and 13,062.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,451.58, 33,612.03 and 13,062.94 is: 19,556.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,451.58 : 33,612.03 = 13,062.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,451.58/33,612.03 = 13,062.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,451.58x = 33,612.03 × 13,062.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,451.58x = 439,071,847.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,071,847.14/22,451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,556.39

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