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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,124.98, 33,170.76 and 13,357.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,124.98, 33,170.76 and 13,357.80 is: 20,026.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,124.98 : 33,170.76 = 13,357.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,124.98/33,170.76 = 13,357.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,124.98x = 33,170.76 × 13,357.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,124.98x = 443,088,377.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,088,377.93/22,124.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,026.61

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