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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.60, 33,008.40 and 13,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.60, 33,008.40 and 13,738.20 is: 20,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.60 : 33,008.40 = 13,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.60/33,008.40 = 13,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.60x = 33,008.40 × 13,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.60x = 453,476,000.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,476,000.88/22,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.30

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