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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,178.35, 33,267.53 and 14,305.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,178.35, 33,267.53 and 14,305.15 is: 21,457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,178.35 : 33,267.53 = 14,305.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,178.35/33,267.53 = 14,305.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,178.35x = 33,267.53 × 14,305.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,178.35x = 475,896,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,896,935.25/22,178.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,457.73

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