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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,686.76, 33,991.74 and 13,903.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,686.76, 33,991.74 and 13,903.36 is: 20,831.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,686.76 : 33,991.74 = 13,903.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,686.76/33,991.74 = 13,903.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,686.76x = 33,991.74 × 13,903.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,686.76x = 472,599,398.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,599,398.25/22,686.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.51

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