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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.19, 33,956.43 and 13,879.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.19, 33,956.43 and 13,879.76 is: 20,796.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.19 : 33,956.43 = 13,879.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.19/33,956.43 = 13,879.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.19x = 33,956.43 × 13,879.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.19x = 471,307,098.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,307,098.86/22,663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,796.15

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