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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,660.22, 33,951.90 and 13,876.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,660.22, 33,951.90 and 13,876.76 is: 20,791.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,660.22 : 33,951.90 = 13,876.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,660.22/33,951.90 = 13,876.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,660.22x = 33,951.90 × 13,876.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,660.22x = 471,142,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,142,367.84/22,660.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,791.61

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