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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,293.18, 33,398.76 and 13,971.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,293.18, 33,398.76 and 13,971.63 is: 20,931.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,293.18 : 33,398.76 = 13,971.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,293.18/33,398.76 = 13,971.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,293.18x = 33,398.76 × 13,971.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,293.18x = 466,635,117.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,635,117.18/22,293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,931.74

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