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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,010.62, 33,001.57 and 14,491.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,010.62, 33,001.57 and 14,491.42 is: 21,727.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,010.62 : 33,001.57 = 14,491.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,010.62/33,001.57 = 14,491.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,010.62x = 33,001.57 × 14,491.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,010.62x = 478,239,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,239,550.90/22,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,727.68

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