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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,227.80, 33,296.90 and 13,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,227.80, 33,296.90 and 13,882.20 is: 20,795.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,227.80 : 33,296.90 = 13,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,227.80/33,296.90 = 13,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,227.80x = 33,296.90 × 13,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,227.80x = 462,234,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,234,225.18/22,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.32

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