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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,036.20, 32,984.58 and 14,128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,036.20, 32,984.58 and 14,128.16 is: 21,147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,036.20 : 32,984.58 = 14,128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,036.20/32,984.58 = 14,128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,036.20x = 32,984.58 × 14,128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,036.20x = 466,011,311.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,011,311.83/22,036.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,147.53

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