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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,529.80, 33,729.90 and 13,781.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,529.80, 33,729.90 and 13,781.80 is: 20,633.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,529.80 : 33,729.90 = 13,781.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,529.80/33,729.90 = 13,781.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,529.80x = 33,729.90 × 13,781.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,529.80x = 464,858,735.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,858,735.82/22,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.06

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