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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,008.80, 32,968.40 and 13,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,008.80, 32,968.40 and 13,663.20 is: 20,466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,008.80 : 32,968.40 = 13,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,008.80/32,968.40 = 13,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,008.80x = 32,968.40 × 13,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,008.80x = 450,453,842.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,453,842.88/22,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,466.99

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