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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,225.92, 33,322.38 and 13,458.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,225.92, 33,322.38 and 13,458.84 is: 20,178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,225.92 : 33,322.38 = 13,458.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,225.92/33,322.38 = 13,458.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,225.92x = 33,322.38 × 13,458.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,225.92x = 448,480,580.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,480,580.84/22,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,178.27

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