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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,283.70, 33,403.04 and 13,969.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,283.70, 33,403.04 and 13,969.55 is: 20,940.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,283.70 : 33,403.04 = 13,969.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,283.70/33,403.04 = 13,969.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,283.70x = 33,403.04 × 13,969.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,283.70x = 466,625,437.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,625,437.43/22,283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,940.22

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