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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,627.66, 33,930.53 and 13,270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,627.66, 33,930.53 and 13,270.74 is: 19,899.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,627.66 : 33,930.53 = 13,270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,627.66/33,930.53 = 13,270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,627.66x = 33,930.53 × 13,270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,627.66x = 450,283,288.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,283,288.72/22,627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,899.68

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