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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,175.20, 33,262.84 and 14,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,175.20, 33,262.84 and 14,794.08 is: 22,191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,175.20 : 33,262.84 = 14,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,175.20/33,262.84 = 14,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,175.20x = 33,262.84 × 14,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,175.20x = 492,093,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,093,115.99/22,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,191.15

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