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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,175.34, 33,270.88 and 13,845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,175.34, 33,270.88 and 13,845.70 is: 20,773.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,175.34 : 33,270.88 = 13,845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,175.34/33,270.88 = 13,845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,175.34x = 33,270.88 × 13,845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,175.34x = 460,658,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,658,623.22/22,175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,773.46

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