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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.89, 33,260.84 and 14,792.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.89, 33,260.84 and 14,792.77 is: 22,189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.89 : 33,260.84 = 14,792.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.89/33,260.84 = 14,792.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.89x = 33,260.84 × 14,792.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.89x = 492,019,956.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,019,956.13/22,173.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,189.16

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