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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,117.51, 33,098.31 and 13,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,117.51, 33,098.31 and 13,801.44 is: 20,653.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,117.51 : 33,098.31 = 13,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,117.51/33,098.31 = 13,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,117.51x = 33,098.31 × 13,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,117.51x = 456,804,339.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,804,339.57/22,117.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.52

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