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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,628.78, 33,932.21 and 13,271.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,628.78, 33,932.21 and 13,271.87 is: 19,901.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,628.78 : 33,932.21 = 13,271.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,628.78/33,932.21 = 13,271.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,628.78x = 33,932.21 × 13,271.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,628.78x = 450,343,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,343,743.45/22,628.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,901.37

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