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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,660.70, 33,953.45 and 13,877.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,660.70, 33,953.45 and 13,877.16 is: 20,792.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,660.70 : 33,953.45 = 13,877.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,660.70/33,953.45 = 13,877.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,660.70x = 33,953.45 × 13,877.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,660.70x = 471,177,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,177,261.49/22,660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.71

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