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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.16, 33,332.38 and 13,836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.16, 33,332.38 and 13,836.20 is: 20,706.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.16 : 33,332.38 = 13,836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.16/33,332.38 = 13,836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.16x = 33,332.38 × 13,836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.16x = 461,193,476.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,193,476.16/22,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,706.24

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