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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.37, 33,060.71 and 13,711.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.37, 33,060.71 and 13,711.23 is: 20,573.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.37 : 33,060.71 = 13,711.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.37/33,060.71 = 13,711.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.37x = 33,060.71 × 13,711.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.37x = 453,302,998.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,302,998.77/22,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.48

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