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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.28, 33,162.30 and 13,844.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.28, 33,162.30 and 13,844.18 is: 20,717.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.28 : 33,162.30 = 13,844.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.28/33,162.30 = 13,844.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.28x = 33,162.30 × 13,844.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.28x = 459,104,850.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,104,850.41/22,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.47

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