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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,186.40, 33,279.60 and 14,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,186.40, 33,279.60 and 14,313.20 is: 21,469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,186.40 : 33,279.60 = 14,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,186.40/33,279.60 = 14,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,186.40x = 33,279.60 × 14,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,186.40x = 476,337,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,337,570.72/22,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,469.80

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