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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,052.40, 33,078.60 and 14,632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,052.40, 33,078.60 and 14,632.80 is: 21,949.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,052.40 : 33,078.60 = 14,632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,052.40/33,078.60 = 14,632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,052.40x = 33,078.60 × 14,632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,052.40x = 484,032,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,032,538.08/22,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,949.20

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