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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.68, 33,265.56 and 14,809.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,157.68, 33,265.56 and 14,809.36 is: 22,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.68 : 33,265.56 = 14,809.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.68/33,265.56 = 14,809.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.68x = 33,265.56 × 14,809.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.68x = 492,641,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,641,653.64/22,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,233.45

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