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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,263.97, 33,372.87 and 13,924.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,263.97, 33,372.87 and 13,924.84 is: 20,872.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,263.97 : 33,372.87 = 13,924.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,263.97/33,372.87 = 13,924.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,263.97x = 33,372.87 × 13,924.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,263.97x = 464,711,875.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,711,875.09/22,263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,872.82

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