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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,529.97, 33,787.67 and 13,169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,529.97, 33,787.67 and 13,169.61 is: 19,750.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,529.97 : 33,787.67 = 13,169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,529.97/33,787.67 = 13,169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,529.97x = 33,787.67 × 13,169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,529.97x = 444,970,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,970,370.86/22,529.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.15

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