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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,571.49, 33,881.40 and 19,103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,571.49, 33,881.40 and 19,103.88 is: 28,676.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,571.49 : 33,881.40 = 19,103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,571.49/33,881.40 = 19,103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,571.49x = 33,881.40 × 19,103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,571.49x = 647,266,199.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,266,199.83/22,571.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,676.27

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