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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,223.70, 33,335.55 and 13,913.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,223.70, 33,335.55 and 13,913.10 is: 20,869.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,223.70 : 33,335.55 = 13,913.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,223.70/33,335.55 = 13,913.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,223.70x = 33,335.55 × 13,913.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,223.70x = 463,800,840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,800,840.71/22,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,869.65

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