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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,221.30, 33,331.95 and 13,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,221.30, 33,331.95 and 13,473.30 is: 20,209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,221.30 : 33,331.95 = 13,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,221.30/33,331.95 = 13,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,221.30x = 33,331.95 × 13,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,221.30x = 449,091,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,091,361.94/22,221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.95

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