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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.85, 33,163.25 and 13,844.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.85, 33,163.25 and 13,844.79 is: 20,718.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.85 : 33,163.25 = 13,844.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.85/33,163.25 = 13,844.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.85x = 33,163.25 × 13,844.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.85x = 459,138,231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,138,231.97/22,160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,718.44

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