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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,692.98, 33,981.15 and 13,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,692.98, 33,981.15 and 13,901.24 is: 20,816.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,692.98 : 33,981.15 = 13,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,692.98/33,981.15 = 13,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,692.98x = 33,981.15 × 13,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,692.98x = 472,380,121.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,380,121.63/22,692.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,816.13

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