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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,225.78, 33,322.02 and 13,458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,225.78, 33,322.02 and 13,458.52 is: 20,177.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,225.78 : 33,322.02 = 13,458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,225.78/33,322.02 = 13,458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,225.78x = 33,322.02 × 13,458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,225.78x = 448,465,072.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,465,072.61/22,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,177.70

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