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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,456.89, 33,620.13 and 13,068.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,456.89, 33,620.13 and 13,068.27 is: 19,564.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,456.89 : 33,620.13 = 13,068.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,456.89/33,620.13 = 13,068.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,456.89x = 33,620.13 × 13,068.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,456.89x = 439,356,936.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,356,936.28/22,456.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,564.46

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