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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.71, 33,254.56 and 14,788.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.71, 33,254.56 and 14,788.58 is: 22,182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.71 : 33,254.56 = 14,788.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.71/33,254.56 = 14,788.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.71x = 33,254.56 × 14,788.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.71x = 491,787,720.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,787,720.92/22,169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,182.87

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