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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,039.67, 33,084.17 and 14,658.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,039.67, 33,084.17 and 14,658.59 is: 22,004.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,039.67 : 33,084.17 = 14,658.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,039.67/33,084.17 = 14,658.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,039.67x = 33,084.17 × 14,658.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,039.67x = 484,967,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,967,210.23/22,039.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,004.29

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