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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,456.56, 33,662.82 and 19,132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,456.56, 33,662.82 and 19,132.32 is: 28,679.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,456.56 : 33,662.82 = 19,132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,456.56/33,662.82 = 19,132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,456.56x = 33,662.82 × 19,132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,456.56x = 644,047,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,047,844.34/22,456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,679.72

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