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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,036.35, 33,032.79 and 14,116.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,036.35, 33,032.79 and 14,116.41 is: 21,160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,036.35 : 33,032.79 = 14,116.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,036.35/33,032.79 = 14,116.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,036.35x = 33,032.79 × 14,116.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,036.35x = 466,304,407.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,304,407.08/22,036.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.69

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