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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,260.14, 33,423.51 and 13,992.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,260.14, 33,423.51 and 13,992.62 is: 21,009.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,260.14 : 33,423.51 = 13,992.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,260.14/33,423.51 = 13,992.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,260.14x = 33,423.51 × 13,992.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,260.14x = 467,682,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,682,474.50/22,260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,009.86

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