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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,096.52, 33,139.62 and 14,175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,096.52, 33,139.62 and 14,175.08 is: 21,259.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,096.52 : 33,139.62 = 14,175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,096.52/33,139.62 = 14,175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,096.52x = 33,139.62 × 14,175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,096.52x = 469,756,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,756,764.67/22,096.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,259.31

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