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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.17, 33,165.21 and 13,846.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.17, 33,165.21 and 13,846.11 is: 20,720.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.17 : 33,165.21 = 13,846.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.17/33,165.21 = 13,846.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.17x = 33,165.21 × 13,846.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.17x = 459,209,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,209,145.83/22,162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.41

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