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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.16, 33,371.92 and 13,496.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.16, 33,371.92 and 13,496.72 is: 20,230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.16 : 33,371.92 = 13,496.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.16/33,371.92 = 13,496.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.16x = 33,371.92 × 13,496.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.16x = 450,411,460.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,411,460.10/22,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.34

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