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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,443.38, 33,680.12 and 14,129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,443.38, 33,680.12 and 14,129.13 is: 21,203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,443.38 : 33,680.12 = 14,129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,443.38/33,680.12 = 14,129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,443.38x = 33,680.12 × 14,129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,443.38x = 475,870,723.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,870,723.25/22,443.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,203.17

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