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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,660.69, 33,952.68 and 13,877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,660.69, 33,952.68 and 13,877.26 is: 20,792.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,660.69 : 33,952.68 = 13,877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,660.69/33,952.68 = 13,877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,660.69x = 33,952.68 × 13,877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,660.69x = 471,170,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,170,168.06/22,660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.40

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