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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,688.23, 33,985.53 and 13,299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,688.23, 33,985.53 and 13,299.74 is: 19,922.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,688.23 : 33,985.53 = 13,299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,688.23/33,985.53 = 13,299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,688.23x = 33,985.53 × 13,299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,688.23x = 451,998,712.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,998,712.76/22,688.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,922.17

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