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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,607.70, 33,919.74 and 13,741.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,607.70, 33,919.74 and 13,741.17 is: 20,616.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,607.70 : 33,919.74 = 13,741.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,607.70/33,919.74 = 13,741.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,607.70x = 33,919.74 × 13,741.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,607.70x = 466,096,913.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,096,913.70/22,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,616.73

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