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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,021.11, 33,040.91 and 13,708.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,021.11, 33,040.91 and 13,708.08 is: 20,567.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,021.11 : 33,040.91 = 13,708.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,021.11/33,040.91 = 13,708.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,021.11x = 33,040.91 × 13,708.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,021.11x = 452,927,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,927,306.62/22,021.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,567.87

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