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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,039.05, 33,083.23 and 14,657.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,039.05, 33,083.23 and 14,657.97 is: 22,003.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,039.05 : 33,083.23 = 14,657.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,039.05/33,083.23 = 14,657.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,039.05x = 33,083.23 × 14,657.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,039.05x = 484,932,827.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,932,827.43/22,039.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,003.35

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