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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,443.82, 33,628.53 and 13,652.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,443.82, 33,628.53 and 13,652.14 is: 20,455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,443.82 : 33,628.53 = 13,652.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,443.82/33,628.53 = 13,652.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,443.82x = 33,628.53 × 13,652.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,443.82x = 459,101,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,101,399.55/22,443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,455.58

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