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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,312.48, 33,446.04 and 13,998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,312.48, 33,446.04 and 13,998.28 is: 20,983.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,312.48 : 33,446.04 = 13,998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,312.48/33,446.04 = 13,998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,312.48x = 33,446.04 × 13,998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,312.48x = 468,187,032.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,187,032.81/22,312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,983.19

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