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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.80, 33,007.65 and 13,672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.80, 33,007.65 and 13,672.90 is: 20,506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.80 : 33,007.65 = 13,672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.80/33,007.65 = 13,672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.80x = 33,007.65 × 13,672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.80x = 451,310,297.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,310,297.69/22,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,506.83

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