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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,292.92, 33,398.38 and 13,971.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,292.92, 33,398.38 and 13,971.38 is: 20,931.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,292.92 : 33,398.38 = 13,971.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,292.92/33,398.38 = 13,971.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,292.92x = 33,398.38 × 13,971.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,292.92x = 466,621,458.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,621,458.36/22,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,931.37

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