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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,012.29, 32,996.74 and 14,092.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,012.29, 32,996.74 and 14,092.28 is: 21,124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,012.29 : 32,996.74 = 14,092.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,012.29/32,996.74 = 14,092.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,012.29x = 32,996.74 × 14,092.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,012.29x = 464,999,288.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,999,288.75/22,012.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,124.53

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