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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,117.68, 33,249.44 and 20,494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,117.68, 33,249.44 and 20,494.44 is: 30,809.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,117.68 : 33,249.44 = 20,494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,117.68/33,249.44 = 20,494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,117.68x = 33,249.44 × 20,494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,117.68x = 681,428,653.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,428,653.11/22,117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,809.23

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