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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,013.80, 33,020.70 and 14,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,013.80, 33,020.70 and 14,231.40 is: 21,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,013.80 : 33,020.70 = 14,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,013.80/33,020.70 = 14,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,013.80x = 33,020.70 × 14,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,013.80x = 469,930,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,930,789.98/22,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,347.10

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