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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,229.64, 33,299.10 and 14,414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,229.64, 33,299.10 and 14,414.76 is: 21,592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,229.64 : 33,299.10 = 14,414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,229.64/33,299.10 = 14,414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,229.64x = 33,299.10 × 14,414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,229.64x = 479,998,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,998,534.72/22,229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.73

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