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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,168.82, 33,248.97 and 14,258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,168.82, 33,248.97 and 14,258.88 is: 21,385.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,168.82 : 33,248.97 = 14,258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,168.82/33,248.97 = 14,258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,168.82x = 33,248.97 × 14,258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,168.82x = 474,093,073.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,093,073.35/22,168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,385.58

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