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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,045.26, 33,079.74 and 14,653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,045.26, 33,079.74 and 14,653.20 is: 21,987.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,045.26 : 33,079.74 = 14,653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,045.26/33,079.74 = 14,653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,045.26x = 33,079.74 × 14,653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,045.26x = 484,723,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,723,972.90/22,045.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,987.67

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