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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,211.94, 33,301.41 and 13,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,211.94, 33,301.41 and 13,444.80 is: 20,157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,211.94 : 33,301.41 = 13,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,211.94/33,301.41 = 13,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,211.94x = 33,301.41 × 13,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,211.94x = 447,730,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,730,797.17/22,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.21

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