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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,047.40, 33,032.70 and 14,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,047.40, 33,032.70 and 14,252.20 is: 21,353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,047.40 : 33,032.70 = 14,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,047.40/33,032.70 = 14,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,047.40x = 33,032.70 × 14,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,047.40x = 470,788,646.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,788,646.94/22,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,353.48

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