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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,633.74, 33,950.28 and 13,338.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,633.74, 33,950.28 and 13,338.42 is: 20,007.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,633.74 : 33,950.28 = 13,338.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,633.74/33,950.28 = 13,338.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,633.74x = 33,950.28 × 13,338.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,633.74x = 452,843,093.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,843,093.76/22,633.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,007.44

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