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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,333.02, 30,833.98 and 13,844.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,333.02, 30,833.98 and 13,844.17 is: 19,113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,333.02 : 30,833.98 = 13,844.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,333.02/30,833.98 = 13,844.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,333.02x = 30,833.98 × 13,844.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,333.02x = 426,870,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,870,769.26/22,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,113.89

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