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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,032.29, 33,049.65 and 14,290.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,032.29, 33,049.65 and 14,290.31 is: 21,436.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,032.29 : 33,049.65 = 14,290.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,032.29/33,049.65 = 14,290.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,032.29x = 33,049.65 × 14,290.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,032.29x = 472,289,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,289,507.19/22,032.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,436.25

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