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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,184.82, 33,260.81 and 13,417.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,184.82, 33,260.81 and 13,417.79 is: 20,116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,184.82 : 33,260.81 = 13,417.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,184.82/33,260.81 = 13,417.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,184.82x = 33,260.81 × 13,417.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,184.82x = 446,286,330.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,286,330.42/22,184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,116.74

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