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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,458.30, 33,687.45 and 13,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,458.30, 33,687.45 and 13,710.30 is: 20,565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,458.30 : 33,687.45 = 13,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,458.30/33,687.45 = 13,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,458.30x = 33,687.45 × 13,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,458.30x = 461,865,045.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,865,045.74/22,458.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,565.45

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