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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.21, 33,253.81 and 14,788.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.21, 33,253.81 and 14,788.08 is: 22,182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.21 : 33,253.81 = 14,788.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.21/33,253.81 = 14,788.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.21x = 33,253.81 × 14,788.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.21x = 491,759,965.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,759,965.61/22,169.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,182.12

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