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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,032.37, 33,059.21 and 13,710.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,032.37, 33,059.21 and 13,710.23 is: 20,571.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,032.37 : 33,059.21 = 13,710.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,032.37/33,059.21 = 13,710.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,032.37x = 33,059.21 × 13,710.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,032.37x = 453,249,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,249,262.84/22,032.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,571.97

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