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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,010.33, 32,958.70 and 14,591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,010.33, 32,958.70 and 14,591.54 is: 21,849.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,010.33 : 32,958.70 = 14,591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,010.33/32,958.70 = 14,591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,010.33x = 32,958.70 × 14,591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,010.33x = 480,918,235.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,918,235.32/22,010.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,849.66

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