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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.39, 33,329.88 and 13,917.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.39, 33,329.88 and 13,917.52 is: 20,832.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.39 : 33,329.88 = 13,917.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.39/33,329.88 = 13,917.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.39x = 33,329.88 × 13,917.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.39x = 463,869,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,869,313.16/22,266.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.71

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