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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.15, 30,687.80 and 13,733.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.15, 30,687.80 and 13,733.96 is: 18,956.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.15 : 30,687.80 = 13,733.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.15/30,687.80 = 13,733.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.15x = 30,687.80 × 13,733.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.15x = 421,464,795.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,464,795.58/22,233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,956.59

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