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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,061.06, 33,131.48 and 13,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,061.06, 33,131.48 and 13,757.20 is: 20,660.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,061.06 : 33,131.48 = 13,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,061.06/33,131.48 = 13,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,061.06x = 33,131.48 × 13,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,061.06x = 455,796,396.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,796,396.66/22,061.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.68

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