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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,433.46, 33,606.38 and 13,646.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,433.46, 33,606.38 and 13,646.58 is: 20,443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,433.46 : 33,606.38 = 13,646.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,433.46/33,606.38 = 13,646.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,433.46x = 33,606.38 × 13,646.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,433.46x = 458,612,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,612,153.18/22,433.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,443.22

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