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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.34, 33,267.88 and 13,843.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.34, 33,267.88 and 13,843.70 is: 20,770.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.34 : 33,267.88 = 13,843.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.34/33,267.88 = 13,843.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.34x = 33,267.88 × 13,843.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.34x = 460,550,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,550,550.36/22,173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.46

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