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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,008.05, 33,015.32 and 14,251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,008.05, 33,015.32 and 14,251.49 is: 21,379.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,008.05 : 33,015.32 = 14,251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,008.05/33,015.32 = 14,251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,008.05x = 33,015.32 × 14,251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,008.05x = 470,517,431.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,517,431.57/22,008.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,379.33

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