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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,014.41, 32,983.88 and 14,788.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,014.41, 32,983.88 and 14,788.02 is: 22,156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,014.41 : 32,983.88 = 14,788.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,014.41/32,983.88 = 14,788.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,014.41x = 32,983.88 × 14,788.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,014.41x = 487,766,203.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,766,203.18/22,014.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,156.68

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