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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,008.80, 33,009.15 and 13,673.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,008.80, 33,009.15 and 13,673.90 is: 20,508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,008.80 : 33,009.15 = 13,673.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,008.80/33,009.15 = 13,673.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,008.80x = 33,009.15 × 13,673.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,008.80x = 451,363,816.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,363,816.19/22,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,508.33

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