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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,575.51, 33,852.10 and 13,217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,575.51, 33,852.10 and 13,217.88 is: 19,820.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,575.51 : 33,852.10 = 13,217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,575.51/33,852.10 = 13,217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,575.51x = 33,852.10 × 13,217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,575.51x = 447,453,151.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,453,151.41/22,575.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.29

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