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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,285.46, 33,405.71 and 13,971.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,285.46, 33,405.71 and 13,971.32 is: 20,942.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,285.46 : 33,405.71 = 13,971.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,285.46/33,405.71 = 13,971.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,285.46x = 33,405.71 × 13,971.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,285.46x = 466,721,752.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,721,752.62/22,285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,942.88

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