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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,686.23, 33,982.53 and 13,297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,686.23, 33,982.53 and 13,297.74 is: 19,919.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,686.23 : 33,982.53 = 13,297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,686.23/33,982.53 = 13,297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,686.23x = 33,982.53 × 13,297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,686.23x = 451,890,781.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,890,781.99/22,686.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,919.17

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