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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,154.40, 33,193.20 and 14,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,154.40, 33,193.20 and 14,359.20 is: 21,513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,154.40 : 33,193.20 = 14,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,154.40/33,193.20 = 14,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,154.40x = 33,193.20 × 14,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,154.40x = 476,627,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,627,797.44/22,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,513.91

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