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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.20, 33,261.34 and 14,793.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.20, 33,261.34 and 14,793.08 is: 22,189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.20 : 33,261.34 = 14,793.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.20/33,261.34 = 14,793.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.20x = 33,261.34 × 14,793.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.20x = 492,037,663.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,037,663.53/22,174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,189.65

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