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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,673.76, 33,972.24 and 13,890.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,673.76, 33,972.24 and 13,890.36 is: 20,812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,673.76 : 33,972.24 = 13,890.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,673.76/33,972.24 = 13,890.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,673.76x = 33,972.24 × 13,890.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,673.76x = 471,886,643.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,886,643.61/22,673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,812.02

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