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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,635.99, 33,904.85 and 13,844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,635.99, 33,904.85 and 13,844.25 is: 20,736.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,635.99 : 33,904.85 = 13,844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,635.99/33,904.85 = 13,844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,635.99x = 33,904.85 × 13,844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,635.99x = 469,387,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,387,150.39/22,635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.32

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