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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,063.68, 33,030.72 and 14,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,063.68, 33,030.72 and 14,250.24 is: 21,333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,063.68 : 33,030.72 = 14,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,063.68/33,030.72 = 14,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,063.68x = 33,030.72 × 14,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,063.68x = 470,695,687.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,695,687.37/22,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,333.51

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