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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.65, 33,264.96 and 14,795.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.65, 33,264.96 and 14,795.51 is: 22,193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.65 : 33,264.96 = 14,795.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.65/33,264.96 = 14,795.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.65x = 33,264.96 × 14,795.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.65x = 492,172,048.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,172,048.33/22,176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,193.25

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