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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.16, 33,551.70 and 14,036.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.16, 33,551.70 and 14,036.36 is: 21,002.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.16 : 33,551.70 = 14,036.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.16/33,551.70 = 14,036.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.16x = 33,551.70 × 14,036.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.16x = 470,943,739.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,943,739.81/22,423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,002.56

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