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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,022.23, 33,042.60 and 13,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,022.23, 33,042.60 and 13,709.20 is: 20,569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,022.23 : 33,042.60 = 13,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,022.23/33,042.60 = 13,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,022.23x = 33,042.60 × 13,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,022.23x = 452,987,611.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,987,611.92/22,022.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,569.56

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