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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,436.32, 33,617.28 and 13,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,436.32, 33,617.28 and 13,644.64 is: 20,444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,436.32 : 33,617.28 = 13,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,436.32/33,617.28 = 13,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,436.32x = 33,617.28 × 13,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,436.32x = 458,695,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,695,683.38/22,436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.34

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