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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,416.75, 33,540.48 and 13,377.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,416.75, 33,540.48 and 13,377.35 is: 20,015.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,416.75 : 33,540.48 = 13,377.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,416.75/33,540.48 = 13,377.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,416.75x = 33,540.48 × 13,377.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,416.75x = 448,682,823.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,682,823.98/22,416.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.52

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