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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,230.72, 33,304.32 and 14,813.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,230.72, 33,304.32 and 14,813.28 is: 22,192.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,230.72 : 33,304.32 = 14,813.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,230.72/33,304.32 = 14,813.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,230.72x = 33,304.32 × 14,813.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,230.72x = 493,346,217.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,346,217.37/22,230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,192.09

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