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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,658.76, 33,949.76 and 13,875.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,658.76, 33,949.76 and 13,875.32 is: 20,789.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,658.76 : 33,949.76 = 13,875.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,658.76/33,949.76 = 13,875.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,658.76x = 33,949.76 × 13,875.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,658.76x = 471,063,799.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,063,799.42/22,658.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,789.48

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