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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,628.14, 33,931.24 and 13,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,628.14, 33,931.24 and 13,271.20 is: 19,900.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,628.14 : 33,931.24 = 13,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,628.14/33,931.24 = 13,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,628.14x = 33,931.24 × 13,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,628.14x = 450,308,272.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,308,272.29/22,628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,900.37

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