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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,395.51, 33,570.57 and 14,081.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,395.51, 33,570.57 and 14,081.40 is: 21,107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,395.51 : 33,570.57 = 14,081.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,395.51/33,570.57 = 14,081.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,395.51x = 33,570.57 × 14,081.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,395.51x = 472,720,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,720,624.40/22,395.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.83

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