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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.35, 33,273.53 and 20,141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.35, 33,273.53 and 20,141.15 is: 30,211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.35 : 33,273.53 = 20,141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.35/33,273.53 = 20,141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.35x = 33,273.53 × 20,141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.35x = 670,167,058.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,167,058.05/22,182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,211.73

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