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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,416.53, 33,662.28 and 14,002.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,416.53, 33,662.28 and 14,002.61 is: 21,027.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,416.53 : 33,662.28 = 14,002.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,416.53/33,662.28 = 14,002.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,416.53x = 33,662.28 × 14,002.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,416.53x = 471,359,788.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,359,788.98/22,416.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,027.33

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