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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,577.24, 33,816.72 and 13,785.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,577.24, 33,816.72 and 13,785.50 is: 20,648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,577.24 : 33,816.72 = 13,785.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,577.24/33,816.72 = 13,785.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,577.24x = 33,816.72 × 13,785.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,577.24x = 466,180,393.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,180,393.56/22,577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,648.25

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