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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,416.56, 33,628.17 and 13,976.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,416.56, 33,628.17 and 13,976.19 is: 20,966.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,416.56 : 33,628.17 = 13,976.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,416.56/33,628.17 = 13,976.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,416.56x = 33,628.17 × 13,976.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,416.56x = 469,993,693.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,993,693.27/22,416.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.36

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