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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,145.40, 33,242.40 and 13,834.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,145.40, 33,242.40 and 13,834.80 is: 20,767.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,145.40 : 33,242.40 = 13,834.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,145.40/33,242.40 = 13,834.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,145.40x = 33,242.40 × 13,834.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,145.40x = 459,901,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,901,955.52/22,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,767.38

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