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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,204.38, 33,290.16 and 13,437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,204.38, 33,290.16 and 13,437.34 is: 20,146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,204.38 : 33,290.16 = 13,437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,204.38/33,290.16 = 13,437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,204.38x = 33,290.16 × 13,437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,204.38x = 447,331,198.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,331,198.57/22,204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,146.08

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