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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,219.97, 33,293.18 and 13,436.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,219.97, 33,293.18 and 13,436.73 is: 20,132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,219.97 : 33,293.18 = 13,436.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,219.97/33,293.18 = 13,436.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,219.97x = 33,293.18 × 13,436.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,219.97x = 447,351,504.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,351,504.09/22,219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,132.86

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