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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.24, 33,269.70 and 14,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.24, 33,269.70 and 14,205.52 is: 21,253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.24 : 33,269.70 = 14,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.24/33,269.70 = 14,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.24x = 33,269.70 × 14,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.24x = 472,613,388.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,613,388.74/22,237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.24

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