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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,267.39, 33,331.38 and 13,918.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,267.39, 33,331.38 and 13,918.52 is: 20,834.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,267.39 : 33,331.38 = 13,918.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,267.39/33,331.38 = 13,918.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,267.39x = 33,331.38 × 13,918.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,267.39x = 463,923,479.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,923,479.16/22,267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.21

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