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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,074.62, 33,144.33 and 13,789.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,074.62, 33,144.33 and 13,789.94 is: 20,705.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,074.62 : 33,144.33 = 13,789.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,074.62/33,144.33 = 13,789.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,074.62x = 33,144.33 × 13,789.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,074.62x = 457,058,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,058,322.04/22,074.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,705.15

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