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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.91, 33,160.35 and 13,842.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.91, 33,160.35 and 13,842.84 is: 20,715.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.91 : 33,160.35 = 13,842.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.91/33,160.35 = 13,842.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.91x = 33,160.35 × 13,842.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.91x = 459,033,419.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,033,419.39/22,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,715.52

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