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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.52, 32,995.13 and 14,118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.52, 32,995.13 and 14,118.94 is: 21,168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.52 : 32,995.13 = 14,118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.52/32,995.13 = 14,118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.52x = 32,995.13 × 14,118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.52x = 465,856,260.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,856,260.76/22,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,168.05

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