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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.80, 33,229.40 and 13,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.80, 33,229.40 and 13,837.20 is: 20,727.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.80 : 33,229.40 = 13,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.80/33,229.40 = 13,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.80x = 33,229.40 × 13,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.80x = 459,801,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,801,853.68/22,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,727.85

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