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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,018.97, 33,037.72 and 13,705.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,018.97, 33,037.72 and 13,705.94 is: 20,564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,018.97 : 33,037.72 = 13,705.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,018.97/33,037.72 = 13,705.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,018.97x = 33,037.72 × 13,705.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,018.97x = 452,813,056.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,813,056.39/22,018.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.68

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