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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,196.10, 33,294.15 and 13,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,196.10, 33,294.15 and 13,901.70 is: 20,852.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,196.10 : 33,294.15 = 13,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,196.10/33,294.15 = 13,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,196.10x = 33,294.15 × 13,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,196.10x = 462,845,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,845,285.06/22,196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,852.55

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