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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,523.96, 33,768.72 and 13,637.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,523.96, 33,768.72 and 13,637.36 is: 20,445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,523.96 : 33,768.72 = 13,637.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,523.96/33,768.72 = 13,637.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,523.96x = 33,768.72 × 13,637.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,523.96x = 460,516,191.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,516,191.38/22,523.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,445.61

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