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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,248.10, 33,372.15 and 13,953.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,248.10, 33,372.15 and 13,953.70 is: 20,930.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,248.10 : 33,372.15 = 13,953.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,248.10/33,372.15 = 13,953.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,248.10x = 33,372.15 × 13,953.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,248.10x = 465,664,969.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,664,969.46/22,248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,930.55

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