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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,010.40, 33,031.80 and 14,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,010.40, 33,031.80 and 14,612.40 is: 21,929.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,010.40 : 33,031.80 = 14,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,010.40/33,031.80 = 14,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,010.40x = 33,031.80 × 14,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,010.40x = 482,673,874.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,673,874.32/22,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,929.35

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