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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.64, 33,383.68 and 13,965.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.64, 33,383.68 and 13,965.96 is: 20,969.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.64 : 33,383.68 = 13,965.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.64/33,383.68 = 13,965.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.64x = 33,383.68 × 13,965.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.64x = 466,235,139.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,235,139.53/22,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.81

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