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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.55, 33,014.57 and 14,250.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.55, 33,014.57 and 14,250.99 is: 21,378.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.55 : 33,014.57 = 14,250.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.55/33,014.57 = 14,250.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.55x = 33,014.57 × 14,250.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.55x = 470,490,235.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,490,235.67/22,007.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,378.58

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