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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.80, 33,272.40 and 14,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.80, 33,272.40 and 14,837.60 is: 22,213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.80 : 33,272.40 = 14,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.80/33,272.40 = 14,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.80x = 33,272.40 × 14,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.80x = 493,682,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,682,562.24/22,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,213.14

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