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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,168.46, 33,252.68 and 14,787.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,168.46, 33,252.68 and 14,787.33 is: 22,181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,168.46 : 33,252.68 = 14,787.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,168.46/33,252.68 = 14,787.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,168.46x = 33,252.68 × 14,787.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,168.46x = 491,718,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,718,389.51/22,168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,181.00

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