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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,107.40, 33,161.10 and 14,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,107.40, 33,161.10 and 14,234.20 is: 21,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,107.40 : 33,161.10 = 14,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,107.40/33,161.10 = 14,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,107.40x = 33,161.10 × 14,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,107.40x = 472,021,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,021,729.62/22,107.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,351.30

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