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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,091.52, 33,132.12 and 14,170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,091.52, 33,132.12 and 14,170.08 is: 21,251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,091.52 : 33,132.12 = 14,170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,091.52/33,132.12 = 14,170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,091.52x = 33,132.12 × 14,170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,091.52x = 469,484,790.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,484,790.97/22,091.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,251.81

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