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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,003.89, 33,013.17 and 14,637.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,003.89, 33,013.17 and 14,637.39 is: 21,960.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,003.89 : 33,013.17 = 14,637.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,003.89/33,013.17 = 14,637.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,003.89x = 33,013.17 × 14,637.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,003.89x = 483,226,644.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,226,644.43/22,003.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,960.96

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