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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,186.80, 33,294.51 and 14,288.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,186.80, 33,294.51 and 14,288.49 is: 21,441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,186.80 : 33,294.51 = 14,288.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,186.80/33,294.51 = 14,288.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,186.80x = 33,294.51 × 14,288.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,186.80x = 475,728,273.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,728,273.19/22,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,441.95

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