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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,642.89, 33,959.47 and 14,205.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,642.89, 33,959.47 and 14,205.33 is: 21,304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,642.89 : 33,959.47 = 14,205.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,642.89/33,959.47 = 14,205.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,642.89x = 33,959.47 × 14,205.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,642.89x = 482,405,237.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,405,237.15/22,642.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,304.94

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