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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,617.96, 33,871.05 and 13,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,617.96, 33,871.05 and 13,233.30 is: 19,817.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,617.96 : 33,871.05 = 13,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,617.96/33,871.05 = 13,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,617.96x = 33,871.05 × 13,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,617.96x = 448,225,765.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,225,765.97/22,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,817.25

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