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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,215.68, 33,307.06 and 13,448.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,215.68, 33,307.06 and 13,448.52 is: 20,162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,215.68 : 33,307.06 = 13,448.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,215.68/33,307.06 = 13,448.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,215.68x = 33,307.06 × 13,448.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,215.68x = 447,930,662.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,930,662.55/22,215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,162.82

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