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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,087.52, 33,126.12 and 14,166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,087.52, 33,126.12 and 14,166.08 is: 21,245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,087.52 : 33,126.12 = 14,166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,087.52/33,126.12 = 14,166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,087.52x = 33,126.12 × 14,166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,087.52x = 469,267,266.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,267,266.01/22,087.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,245.81

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