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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.76, 33,555.68 and 13,577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.76, 33,555.68 and 13,577.12 is: 20,362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.76 : 33,555.68 = 13,577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.76/33,555.68 = 13,577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.76x = 33,555.68 × 13,577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.76x = 455,589,494.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,589,494.04/22,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,362.67

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