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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,421.67, 33,549.47 and 14,034.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,421.67, 33,549.47 and 14,034.87 is: 21,000.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,421.67 : 33,549.47 = 14,034.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,421.67/33,549.47 = 14,034.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,421.67x = 33,549.47 × 14,034.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,421.67x = 470,862,379.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,862,379.84/22,421.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,000.33

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