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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.72, 33,400.08 and 13,967.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.72, 33,400.08 and 13,967.57 is: 20,937.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.72 : 33,400.08 = 13,967.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.72/33,400.08 = 13,967.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.72x = 33,400.08 × 13,967.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.72x = 466,517,956.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,517,956.92/22,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,937.25

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