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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,659.72, 33,951.15 and 13,876.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,659.72, 33,951.15 and 13,876.26 is: 20,790.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,659.72 : 33,951.15 = 13,876.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,659.72/33,951.15 = 13,876.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,659.72x = 33,951.15 × 13,876.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,659.72x = 471,114,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,114,984.70/22,659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,790.86

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