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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.20, 33,019.59 and 14,613.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.20, 33,019.59 and 14,613.14 is: 21,927.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.20 : 33,019.59 = 14,613.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.20/33,019.59 = 14,613.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.20x = 33,019.59 × 14,613.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.20x = 482,519,891.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,519,891.41/22,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,927.54

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