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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,259.31, 33,365.89 and 13,920.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,259.31, 33,365.89 and 13,920.18 is: 20,865.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,259.31 : 33,365.89 = 13,920.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,259.31/33,365.89 = 13,920.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,259.31x = 33,365.89 × 13,920.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,259.31x = 464,459,194.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,459,194.66/22,259.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,865.84

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