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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,047.12, 33,060.96 and 13,714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,047.12, 33,060.96 and 13,714.56 is: 20,565.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,047.12 : 33,060.96 = 13,714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,047.12/33,060.96 = 13,714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,047.12x = 33,060.96 × 13,714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,047.12x = 453,416,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,416,519.58/22,047.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,565.79

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