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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,229.92, 33,328.36 and 13,462.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,229.92, 33,328.36 and 13,462.84 is: 20,184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,229.92 : 33,328.36 = 13,462.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,229.92/33,328.36 = 13,462.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,229.92x = 33,328.36 × 13,462.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,229.92x = 448,694,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,694,378.14/22,229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,184.26

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