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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,114.80, 33,172.20 and 13,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,114.80, 33,172.20 and 13,366.80 is: 20,050.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,114.80 : 33,172.20 = 13,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,114.80/33,172.20 = 13,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,114.80x = 33,172.20 × 13,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,114.80x = 443,406,162.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,406,162.96/22,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.20

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