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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,629.24, 33,894.72 and 13,837.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,629.24, 33,894.72 and 13,837.50 is: 20,726.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,629.24 : 33,894.72 = 13,837.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,629.24/33,894.72 = 13,837.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,629.24x = 33,894.72 × 13,837.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,629.24x = 469,018,188
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,018,188/22,629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,726.20

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