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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,421.70, 33,588.77 and 13,634.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,421.70, 33,588.77 and 13,634.82 is: 20,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,421.70 : 33,588.77 = 13,634.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,421.70/33,588.77 = 13,634.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,421.70x = 33,588.77 × 13,634.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,421.70x = 457,976,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,976,764.80/22,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.60

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