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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,177.84, 33,253.80 and 13,407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,177.84, 33,253.80 and 13,407.52 is: 20,103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,177.84 : 33,253.80 = 13,407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,177.84/33,253.80 = 13,407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,177.84x = 33,253.80 × 13,407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,177.84x = 445,850,988.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,850,988.58/22,177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,103.45

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