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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.98, 33,171.30 and 20,228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.98, 33,171.30 and 20,228.52 is: 30,259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.98 : 33,171.30 = 20,228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.98/33,171.30 = 20,228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.98x = 33,171.30 × 20,228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.98x = 671,006,305.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,006,305.48/22,174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,259.61

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