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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,519.96, 33,762.72 and 13,633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,519.96, 33,762.72 and 13,633.36 is: 20,439.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,519.96 : 33,762.72 = 13,633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,519.96/33,762.72 = 13,633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,519.96x = 33,762.72 × 13,633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,519.96x = 460,299,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,299,316.34/22,519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.62

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