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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,133.85, 33,130.97 and 14,225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,133.85, 33,130.97 and 14,225.75 is: 21,293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,133.85 : 33,130.97 = 14,225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,133.85/33,130.97 = 14,225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,133.85x = 33,130.97 × 14,225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,133.85x = 471,312,896.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,312,896.48/22,133.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,293.76

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