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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,651.24, 33,927.66 and 13,859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,651.24, 33,927.66 and 13,859.56 is: 20,759.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,651.24 : 33,927.66 = 13,859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,651.24/33,927.66 = 13,859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,651.24x = 33,927.66 × 13,859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,651.24x = 470,222,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,222,439.43/22,651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,759.24

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