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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,662.38, 33,955.96 and 13,878.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,662.38, 33,955.96 and 13,878.84 is: 20,795.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,662.38 : 33,955.96 = 13,878.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,662.38/33,955.96 = 13,878.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,662.38x = 33,955.96 × 13,878.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,662.38x = 471,269,454.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,269,454.55/22,662.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.23

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