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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,286.99, 33,407.98 and 13,972.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,286.99, 33,407.98 and 13,972.85 is: 20,945.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,286.99 : 33,407.98 = 13,972.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,286.99/33,407.98 = 13,972.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,286.99x = 33,407.98 × 13,972.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,286.99x = 466,804,491.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,804,491.37/22,286.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,945.15

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