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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,604.32, 33,917.41 and 13,834.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,604.32, 33,917.41 and 13,834.45 is: 20,758.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,604.32 : 33,917.41 = 13,834.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,604.32/33,917.41 = 13,834.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,604.32x = 33,917.41 × 13,834.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,604.32x = 469,228,593.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,228,593.39/22,604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.36

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