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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.70, 33,257.56 and 14,790.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.70, 33,257.56 and 14,790.58 is: 22,185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.70 : 33,257.56 = 14,790.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.70/33,257.56 = 14,790.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.70x = 33,257.56 × 14,790.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.70x = 491,898,601.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,898,601.78/22,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,185.88

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