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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,109.15, 33,098.46 and 14,598.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,109.15, 33,098.46 and 14,598.87 is: 21,855.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,109.15 : 33,098.46 = 14,598.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,109.15/33,098.46 = 14,598.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,109.15x = 33,098.46 × 14,598.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,109.15x = 483,199,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,199,935.88/22,109.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,855.20

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