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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,024.23, 33,045.60 and 13,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,024.23, 33,045.60 and 13,711.20 is: 20,572.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,024.23 : 33,045.60 = 13,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,024.23/33,045.60 = 13,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,024.23x = 33,045.60 × 13,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,024.23x = 453,094,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,094,830.72/22,024.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.56

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