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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,669.26, 33,965.49 and 13,885.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,669.26, 33,965.49 and 13,885.86 is: 20,805.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,669.26 : 33,965.49 = 13,885.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,669.26/33,965.49 = 13,885.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,669.26x = 33,965.49 × 13,885.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,669.26x = 471,640,038.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,640,038.97/22,669.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,805.27

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