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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,517.63, 33,765.83 and 13,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,517.63, 33,765.83 and 13,160.34 is: 19,734.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,517.63 : 33,765.83 = 13,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,517.63/33,765.83 = 13,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,517.63x = 33,765.83 × 13,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,517.63x = 444,369,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,369,803.18/22,517.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.31

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