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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,039.55, 33,083.98 and 14,658.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,039.55, 33,083.98 and 14,658.47 is: 22,004.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,039.55 : 33,083.98 = 14,658.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,039.55/33,083.98 = 14,658.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,039.55x = 33,083.98 × 14,658.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,039.55x = 484,960,528.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,960,528.31/22,039.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,004.10

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