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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.16, 33,233.94 and 14,785.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.16, 33,233.94 and 14,785.56 is: 22,183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.16 : 33,233.94 = 14,785.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.16/33,233.94 = 14,785.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.16x = 33,233.94 × 14,785.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.16x = 491,382,413.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,382,413.91/22,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,183.15

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