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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.05, 33,013.82 and 14,250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.05, 33,013.82 and 14,250.49 is: 21,377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.05 : 33,013.82 = 14,250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.05/33,013.82 = 14,250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.05x = 33,013.82 × 14,250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.05x = 470,463,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,463,040.52/22,007.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,377.83

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