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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,166.74, 33,212.52 and 13,383.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,166.74, 33,212.52 and 13,383.21 is: 20,052.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,166.74 : 33,212.52 = 13,383.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,166.74/33,212.52 = 13,383.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,166.74x = 33,212.52 × 13,383.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,166.74x = 444,489,963.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,489,963.73/22,166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,052.11

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