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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.40, 33,633.90 and 14,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.40, 33,633.90 and 14,095.80 is: 21,158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.40 : 33,633.90 = 14,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.40/33,633.90 = 14,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.40x = 33,633.90 × 14,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.40x = 474,096,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,096,727.62/22,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,158.99

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