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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,383.23, 33,644.57 and 14,116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,383.23, 33,644.57 and 14,116.37 is: 21,218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,383.23 : 33,644.57 = 14,116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,383.23/33,644.57 = 14,116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,383.23x = 33,644.57 × 14,116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,383.23x = 474,938,959.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,938,959.81/22,383.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,218.52

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