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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,118.40, 33,177.60 and 14,245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,118.40, 33,177.60 and 14,245.20 is: 21,367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,118.40 : 33,177.60 = 14,245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,118.40/33,177.60 = 14,245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,118.40x = 33,177.60 × 14,245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,118.40x = 472,621,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,621,547.52/22,118.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.80

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