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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,191.93, 33,295.66 and 13,862.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,191.93, 33,295.66 and 13,862.18 is: 20,798.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,191.93 : 33,295.66 = 13,862.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,191.93/33,295.66 = 13,862.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,191.93x = 33,295.66 × 13,862.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,191.93x = 461,550,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,550,480.72/22,191.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,798.12

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