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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,659.19, 33,950.43 and 13,875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,659.19, 33,950.43 and 13,875.76 is: 20,790.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,659.19 : 33,950.43 = 13,875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,659.19/33,950.43 = 13,875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,659.19x = 33,950.43 × 13,875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,659.19x = 471,088,018.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,088,018.58/22,659.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,790.15

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