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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,879.88, 34,333.50 and 13,033.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,879.88, 34,333.50 and 13,033.16 is: 19,557.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,879.88 : 34,333.50 = 13,033.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,879.88/34,333.50 = 13,033.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,879.88x = 34,333.50 × 13,033.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,879.88x = 447,473,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,473,998.86/22,879.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.53

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