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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,016.32, 33,002.73 and 14,096.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,016.32, 33,002.73 and 14,096.29 is: 21,130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,016.32 : 33,002.73 = 14,096.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,016.32/33,002.73 = 14,096.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,016.32x = 33,002.73 × 14,096.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,016.32x = 465,216,052.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,216,052.87/22,016.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,130.51

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