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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,139.40, 33,209.10 and 14,622.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,139.40, 33,209.10 and 14,622.60 is: 21,933.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,139.40 : 33,209.10 = 14,622.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,139.40/33,209.10 = 14,622.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,139.40x = 33,209.10 × 14,622.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,139.40x = 485,603,385.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,603,385.66/22,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,933.90

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