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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,652.08, 33,939.73 and 13,868.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,652.08, 33,939.73 and 13,868.64 is: 20,779.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,652.08 : 33,939.73 = 13,868.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,652.08/33,939.73 = 13,868.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,652.08x = 33,939.73 × 13,868.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,652.08x = 470,697,897.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,697,897.07/22,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.46

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