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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,227.78, 33,259.74 and 13,348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,227.78, 33,259.74 and 13,348.50 is: 19,973.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,227.78 : 33,259.74 = 13,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,227.78/33,259.74 = 13,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,227.78x = 33,259.74 × 13,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,227.78x = 443,967,639.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,967,639.39/22,227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,973.55

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