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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.86, 33,261.08 and 13,407.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.86, 33,261.08 and 13,407.42 is: 20,110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.86 : 33,261.08 = 13,407.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.86/33,261.08 = 13,407.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.86x = 33,261.08 × 13,407.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.86x = 445,945,202.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,945,202.18/22,174.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,110.40

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