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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,521.96, 33,771.38 and 13,164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,521.96, 33,771.38 and 13,164.03 is: 19,739.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,521.96 : 33,771.38 = 13,164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,521.96/33,771.38 = 13,164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,521.96x = 33,771.38 × 13,164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,521.96x = 444,567,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,567,393.64/22,521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.29

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