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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,311.48, 33,444.54 and 13,997.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,311.48, 33,444.54 and 13,997.29 is: 20,981.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,311.48 : 33,444.54 = 13,997.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,311.48/33,444.54 = 13,997.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,311.48x = 33,444.54 × 13,997.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,311.48x = 468,132,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,132,925.30/22,311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,981.71

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