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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,268.39, 33,332.88 and 13,919.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,268.39, 33,332.88 and 13,919.52 is: 20,835.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,268.39 : 33,332.88 = 13,919.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,268.39/33,332.88 = 13,919.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,268.39x = 33,332.88 × 13,919.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,268.39x = 463,977,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,977,689.82/22,268.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.71

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