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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.39, 33,255.59 and 14,789.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.39, 33,255.59 and 14,789.27 is: 22,183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.39 : 33,255.59 = 14,789.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.39/33,255.59 = 14,789.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.39x = 33,255.59 × 14,789.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.39x = 491,825,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,825,899.52/22,170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,183.91

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