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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,040.67, 33,085.67 and 14,659.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,040.67, 33,085.67 and 14,659.59 is: 22,005.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,040.67 : 33,085.67 = 14,659.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,040.67/33,085.67 = 14,659.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,040.67x = 33,085.67 × 14,659.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,040.67x = 485,022,357.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,022,357.08/22,040.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,005.79

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