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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,533.46, 33,781.97 and 13,765.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,533.46, 33,781.97 and 13,765.42 is: 20,636.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,533.46 : 33,781.97 = 13,765.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,533.46/33,781.97 = 13,765.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,533.46x = 33,781.97 × 13,765.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,533.46x = 465,022,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,022,767.74/22,533.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.99

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