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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,228.32, 33,304.77 and 13,444.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,228.32, 33,304.77 and 13,444.79 is: 20,144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,228.32 : 33,304.77 = 13,444.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,228.32/33,304.77 = 13,444.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,228.32x = 33,304.77 × 13,444.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,228.32x = 447,775,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,775,472.12/22,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,144.37

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