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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.89, 33,257.84 and 14,790.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.89, 33,257.84 and 14,790.77 is: 22,186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.89 : 33,257.84 = 14,790.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.89/33,257.84 = 14,790.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.89x = 33,257.84 × 14,790.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.89x = 491,909,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,909,062.14/22,171.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,186.16

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