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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,178.04, 33,273.87 and 13,303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,178.04, 33,273.87 and 13,303.21 is: 19,958.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,178.04 : 33,273.87 = 13,303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,178.04/33,273.87 = 13,303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,178.04x = 33,273.87 × 13,303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,178.04x = 442,649,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,649,280.12/22,178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.90

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