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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,462.88, 33,629.12 and 13,074.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,462.88, 33,629.12 and 13,074.28 is: 19,573.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,462.88 : 33,629.12 = 13,074.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,462.88/33,629.12 = 13,074.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,462.88x = 33,629.12 × 13,074.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,462.88x = 439,676,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,676,531.03/22,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,573.47

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