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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,132.40, 33,214.80 and 14,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,132.40, 33,214.80 and 14,734.40 is: 22,112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,132.40 : 33,214.80 = 14,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,132.40/33,214.80 = 14,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,132.40x = 33,214.80 × 14,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,132.40x = 489,400,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,400,149.12/22,132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.38

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