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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.46, 33,257.19 and 14,790.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.46, 33,257.19 and 14,790.33 is: 22,185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.46 : 33,257.19 = 14,790.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.46/33,257.19 = 14,790.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.46x = 33,257.19 × 14,790.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.46x = 491,884,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,884,814.97/22,171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,185.50

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