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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,010.40, 33,015.60 and 14,590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,010.40, 33,015.60 and 14,590.80 is: 21,886.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,010.40 : 33,015.60 = 14,590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,010.40/33,015.60 = 14,590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,010.40x = 33,015.60 × 14,590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,010.40x = 481,724,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,724,016.48/22,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,886.20

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