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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,454.32, 33,644.28 and 13,662.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,454.32, 33,644.28 and 13,662.64 is: 20,471.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,454.32 : 33,644.28 = 13,662.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,454.32/33,644.28 = 13,662.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,454.32x = 33,644.28 × 13,662.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,454.32x = 459,669,685.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,669,685.70/22,454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,471.33

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