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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,332.42, 33,506.28 and 14,002.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,332.42, 33,506.28 and 14,002.38 is: 21,008.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,332.42 : 33,506.28 = 14,002.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,332.42/33,506.28 = 14,002.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,332.42x = 33,506.28 × 14,002.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,332.42x = 469,167,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,167,664.95/22,332.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,008.37

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