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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,632.52, 33,970.38 and 13,884.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,632.52, 33,970.38 and 13,884.52 is: 20,840.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,632.52 : 33,970.38 = 13,884.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,632.52/33,970.38 = 13,884.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,632.52x = 33,970.38 × 13,884.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,632.52x = 471,662,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,662,420.52/22,632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.03

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