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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,115.81, 33,095.80 and 13,799.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,115.81, 33,095.80 and 13,799.74 is: 20,650.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,115.81 : 33,095.80 = 13,799.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,115.81/33,095.80 = 13,799.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,115.81x = 33,095.80 × 13,799.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,115.81x = 456,713,317.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,713,317.85/22,115.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.99

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