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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,163.40, 33,179.25 and 13,371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,163.40, 33,179.25 and 13,371.66 is: 20,017.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,163.40 : 33,179.25 = 13,371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,163.40/33,179.25 = 13,371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,163.40x = 33,179.25 × 13,371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,163.40x = 443,661,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,661,650.06/22,163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,017.76

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