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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.80, 32,963.90 and 13,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.80, 32,963.90 and 13,660.20 is: 20,462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.80 : 32,963.90 = 13,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.80/32,963.90 = 13,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.80x = 32,963.90 × 13,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.80x = 450,293,466.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,293,466.78/22,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,462.49

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