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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,321.68, 33,470.32 and 14,423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,321.68, 33,470.32 and 14,423.08 is: 21,626.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,321.68 : 33,470.32 = 14,423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,321.68/33,470.32 = 14,423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,321.68x = 33,470.32 × 14,423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,321.68x = 482,745,102.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,745,102.99/22,321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,626.74

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