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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,629.96, 33,948.03 and 13,146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,629.96, 33,948.03 and 13,146.74 is: 19,721.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,629.96 : 33,948.03 = 13,146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,629.96/33,948.03 = 13,146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,629.96x = 33,948.03 × 13,146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,629.96x = 446,305,930.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,305,930.79/22,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,721.91

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