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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,046.81, 33,050.23 and 14,151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,046.81, 33,050.23 and 14,151.56 is: 21,214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,046.81 : 33,050.23 = 14,151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,046.81/33,050.23 = 14,151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,046.81x = 33,050.23 × 14,151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,046.81x = 467,712,298.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,712,298.14/22,046.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,214.51

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