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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,430.10, 33,608.70 and 14,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,430.10, 33,608.70 and 14,095.20 is: 21,119.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,430.10 : 33,608.70 = 14,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,430.10/33,608.70 = 14,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,430.10x = 33,608.70 × 14,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,430.10x = 473,721,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,721,348.24/22,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,119.89

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