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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,014.90, 33,038.55 and 14,616.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,014.90, 33,038.55 and 14,616.90 is: 21,936.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,014.90 : 33,038.55 = 14,616.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,014.90/33,038.55 = 14,616.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,014.90x = 33,038.55 × 14,616.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,014.90x = 482,921,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,921,181.50/22,014.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,936.11

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