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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,134.54, 33,180.48 and 14,214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,134.54, 33,180.48 and 14,214.72 is: 21,308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,134.54 : 33,180.48 = 14,214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,134.54/33,180.48 = 14,214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,134.54x = 33,180.48 × 14,214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,134.54x = 471,651,232.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,651,232.67/22,134.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,308.38

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