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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,889.60, 34,308.80 and 13,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,889.60, 34,308.80 and 13,033.60 is: 19,535.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,889.60 : 34,308.80 = 13,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,889.60/34,308.80 = 13,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,889.60x = 34,308.80 × 13,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,889.60x = 447,167,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,167,175.68/22,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,535.82

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