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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,039.35, 33,037.29 and 14,119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,039.35, 33,037.29 and 14,119.41 is: 21,165.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,039.35 : 33,037.29 = 14,119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,039.35/33,037.29 = 14,119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,039.35x = 33,037.29 × 14,119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,039.35x = 466,467,042.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,467,042.80/22,039.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,165.19

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