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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,021.97, 33,042.22 and 13,708.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,021.97, 33,042.22 and 13,708.94 is: 20,569.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,021.97 : 33,042.22 = 13,708.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,021.97/33,042.22 = 13,708.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,021.97x = 33,042.22 × 13,708.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,021.97x = 452,973,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,973,811.45/22,021.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,569.18

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