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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,635.45, 33,916.27 and 13,851.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,635.45, 33,916.27 and 13,851.91 is: 20,755.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,635.45 : 33,916.27 = 13,851.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,635.45/33,916.27 = 13,851.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,635.45x = 33,916.27 × 13,851.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,635.45x = 469,805,153.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,805,153.31/22,635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,755.28

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