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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,502.88, 33,752.70 and 13,719.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,502.88, 33,752.70 and 13,719.24 is: 20,577.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,502.88 : 33,752.70 = 13,719.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,502.88/33,752.70 = 13,719.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,502.88x = 33,752.70 × 13,719.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,502.88x = 463,061,391.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,061,391.95/22,502.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.87

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