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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,516.63, 33,764.33 and 13,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,516.63, 33,764.33 and 13,159.34 is: 19,732.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,516.63 : 33,764.33 = 13,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,516.63/33,764.33 = 13,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,516.63x = 33,764.33 × 13,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,516.63x = 444,316,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,316,298.34/22,516.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,732.81

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