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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,238.24, 33,271.20 and 14,206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,238.24, 33,271.20 and 14,206.52 is: 21,254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,238.24 : 33,271.20 = 14,206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,238.24/33,271.20 = 14,206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,238.24x = 33,271.20 × 14,206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,238.24x = 472,667,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,667,968.22/22,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,254.74

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