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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,639.24, 33,909.66 and 13,847.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,639.24, 33,909.66 and 13,847.56 is: 20,741.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,639.24 : 33,909.66 = 13,847.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,639.24/33,909.66 = 13,847.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,639.24x = 33,909.66 × 13,847.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,639.24x = 469,566,051.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,566,051.43/22,639.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.25

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