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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,580.88, 33,859.94 and 13,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,580.88, 33,859.94 and 13,223.72 is: 19,828.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,580.88 : 33,859.94 = 13,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,580.88/33,859.94 = 13,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,580.88x = 33,859.94 × 13,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,580.88x = 447,754,365.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,754,365.78/22,580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,828.92

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