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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,672.80, 33,944.40 and 13,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,672.80, 33,944.40 and 13,924.80 is: 20,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,672.80 : 33,944.40 = 13,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,672.80/33,944.40 = 13,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,672.80x = 33,944.40 × 13,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,672.80x = 472,668,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,668,981.12/22,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,847.40

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