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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,388.80, 33,554.40 and 13,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,388.80, 33,554.40 and 13,614.40 is: 20,404.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,388.80 : 33,554.40 = 13,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,388.80/33,554.40 = 13,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,388.80x = 33,554.40 × 13,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,388.80x = 456,823,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,823,023.36/22,388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,404.09

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