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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,172.15, 33,288.98 and 13,884.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,172.15, 33,288.98 and 13,884.77 is: 20,846.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,172.15 : 33,288.98 = 13,884.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,172.15/33,288.98 = 13,884.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,172.15x = 33,288.98 × 13,884.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,172.15x = 462,209,594.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,209,594.97/22,172.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,846.41

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