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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,117.81, 33,098.79 and 13,801.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,117.81, 33,098.79 and 13,801.74 is: 20,653.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,117.81 : 33,098.79 = 13,801.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,117.81/33,098.79 = 13,801.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,117.81x = 33,098.79 × 13,801.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,117.81x = 456,820,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,820,893.89/22,117.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.98

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