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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.35, 33,243.15 and 14,260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.35, 33,243.15 and 14,260.55 is: 21,371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.35 : 33,243.15 = 14,260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.35/33,243.15 = 14,260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.35x = 33,243.15 × 14,260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.35x = 474,065,602.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,065,602.73/22,182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,371.30

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