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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.21, 33,299.87 and 13,461.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.21, 33,299.87 and 13,461.63 is: 20,170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.21 : 33,299.87 = 13,461.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.21/33,299.87 = 13,461.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.21x = 33,299.87 × 13,461.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.21x = 448,270,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,270,461.68/22,224.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,170.37

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