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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.89, 33,256.34 and 14,789.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.89, 33,256.34 and 14,789.77 is: 22,184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.89 : 33,256.34 = 14,789.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.89/33,256.34 = 14,789.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.89x = 33,256.34 × 14,789.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.89x = 491,853,619.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,853,619.64/22,170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,184.66

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