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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,187.40, 33,281.10 and 14,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,187.40, 33,281.10 and 14,314.20 is: 21,471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,187.40 : 33,281.10 = 14,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,187.40/33,281.10 = 14,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,187.40x = 33,281.10 × 14,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,187.40x = 476,392,321.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,392,321.62/22,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,471.30

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