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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,460.88, 33,626.12 and 13,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,460.88, 33,626.12 and 13,072.28 is: 19,570.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,460.88 : 33,626.12 = 13,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,460.88/33,626.12 = 13,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,460.88x = 33,626.12 × 13,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,460.88x = 439,570,055.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,570,055.95/22,460.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,570.47

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