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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,259.64, 33,422.76 and 13,992.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,259.64, 33,422.76 and 13,992.12 is: 21,009.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,259.64 : 33,422.76 = 13,992.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,259.64/33,422.76 = 13,992.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,259.64x = 33,422.76 × 13,992.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,259.64x = 467,655,268.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,655,268.65/22,259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,009.11

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