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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,046.44, 33,114.88 and 14,561.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,046.44, 33,114.88 and 14,561.02 is: 21,871.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,046.44 : 33,114.88 = 14,561.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,046.44/33,114.88 = 14,561.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,046.44x = 33,114.88 × 14,561.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,046.44x = 482,186,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,186,429.98/22,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,871.40

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