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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.08, 33,253.62 and 14,787.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.08, 33,253.62 and 14,787.96 is: 22,181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.08 : 33,253.62 = 14,787.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.08/33,253.62 = 14,787.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.08x = 33,253.62 × 14,787.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.08x = 491,753,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,753,202.42/22,169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,181.94

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