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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,001.64, 33,009.80 and 14,635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,001.64, 33,009.80 and 14,635.14 is: 21,957.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,001.64 : 33,009.80 = 14,635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,001.64/33,009.80 = 14,635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,001.64x = 33,009.80 × 14,635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,001.64x = 483,102,971.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,102,971.20/22,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,957.59

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