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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,310.48, 33,443.05 and 13,996.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,310.48, 33,443.05 and 13,996.29 is: 20,980.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,310.48 : 33,443.05 = 13,996.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,310.48/33,443.05 = 13,996.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,310.48x = 33,443.05 × 13,996.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,310.48x = 468,078,482.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,078,482.11/22,310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,980.21

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