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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,206.60, 33,309.90 and 13,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,206.60, 33,309.90 and 13,912.20 is: 20,868.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,206.60 : 33,309.90 = 13,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,206.60/33,309.90 = 13,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,206.60x = 33,309.90 × 13,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,206.60x = 463,413,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,413,990.78/22,206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,868.30

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