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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,247.97, 33,340.82 and 14,760.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,247.97, 33,340.82 and 14,760.33 is: 22,119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,247.97 : 33,340.82 = 14,760.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,247.97/33,340.82 = 14,760.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,247.97x = 33,340.82 × 14,760.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,247.97x = 492,121,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,121,431.87/22,247.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,119.84

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