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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.60, 33,218.70 and 13,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.60, 33,218.70 and 13,383.40 is: 20,049.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.60 : 33,218.70 = 13,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.60/33,218.70 = 13,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.60x = 33,218.70 × 13,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.60x = 444,579,149.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,579,149.58/22,174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,049.03

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