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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.46, 33,254.18 and 14,788.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.46, 33,254.18 and 14,788.33 is: 22,182.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.46 : 33,254.18 = 14,788.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.46/33,254.18 = 14,788.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.46x = 33,254.18 × 14,788.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.46x = 491,773,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,773,787.72/22,169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,182.49

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