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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059.17, 33,074.57 and 14,554.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059.17, 33,074.57 and 14,554.05 is: 21,821.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059.17 : 33,074.57 = 14,554.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059.17/33,074.57 = 14,554.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059.17x = 33,074.57 × 14,554.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059.17x = 481,368,872.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,368,872.74/22,059.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,821.72

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