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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.71, 33,251.56 and 14,786.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.71, 33,251.56 and 14,786.58 is: 22,179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.71 : 33,251.56 = 14,786.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.71/33,251.56 = 14,786.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.71x = 33,251.56 × 14,786.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.71x = 491,676,815.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,676,815.10/22,167.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,179.87

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