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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,402.98, 33,581.88 and 14,088.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,402.98, 33,581.88 and 14,088.94 is: 21,119.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,402.98 : 33,581.88 = 14,088.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,402.98/33,581.88 = 14,088.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,402.98x = 33,581.88 × 14,088.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,402.98x = 473,133,008.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,133,008.45/22,402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,119.20

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