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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,481.36, 33,638.52 and 14,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,481.36, 33,638.52 and 14,122.24 is: 21,130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,481.36 : 33,638.52 = 14,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,481.36/33,638.52 = 14,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,481.36x = 33,638.52 × 14,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,481.36x = 475,051,252.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,051,252.68/22,481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,130.89

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