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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.91, 33,158.85 and 13,841.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,157.91, 33,158.85 and 13,841.84 is: 20,714.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.91 : 33,158.85 = 13,841.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.91/33,158.85 = 13,841.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.91x = 33,158.85 × 13,841.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.91x = 458,979,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,979,496.28/22,157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.02

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