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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,231.40, 33,371.40 and 13,920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,231.40, 33,371.40 and 13,920.80 is: 20,896.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,231.40 : 33,371.40 = 13,920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,231.40/33,371.40 = 13,920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,231.40x = 33,371.40 × 13,920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,231.40x = 464,556,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,556,585.12/22,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,896.42

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