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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,020.98, 33,040.73 and 13,707.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,020.98, 33,040.73 and 13,707.95 is: 20,567.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,020.98 : 33,040.73 = 13,707.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,020.98/33,040.73 = 13,707.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,020.98x = 33,040.73 × 13,707.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,020.98x = 452,920,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,920,606.26/22,020.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,567.69

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