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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,037.35, 33,034.29 and 14,117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,037.35, 33,034.29 and 14,117.41 is: 21,162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,037.35 : 33,034.29 = 14,117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,037.35/33,034.29 = 14,117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,037.35x = 33,034.29 × 14,117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,037.35x = 466,358,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,358,615.99/22,037.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,162.19

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