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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.42, 33,158.10 and 13,841.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,157.42, 33,158.10 and 13,841.34 is: 20,713.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.42 : 33,158.10 = 13,841.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.42/33,158.10 = 13,841.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.42x = 33,158.10 × 13,841.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.42x = 458,952,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,952,535.85/22,157.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.27

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