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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,594.20, 33,879.75 and 13,237.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,594.20, 33,879.75 and 13,237.21 is: 19,849.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,594.20 : 33,879.75 = 13,237.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,594.20/33,879.75 = 13,237.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,594.20x = 33,879.75 × 13,237.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,594.20x = 448,473,365.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,473,365.50/22,594.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.05

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