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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,030.40, 33,045.60 and 14,610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,030.40, 33,045.60 and 14,610.80 is: 21,916.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,030.40 : 33,045.60 = 14,610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,030.40/33,045.60 = 14,610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,030.40x = 33,045.60 × 14,610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,030.40x = 482,822,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,822,652.48/22,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,916.20

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