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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,248.97, 33,342.31 and 14,761.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,248.97, 33,342.31 and 14,761.33 is: 22,121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,248.97 : 33,342.31 = 14,761.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,248.97/33,342.31 = 14,761.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,248.97x = 33,342.31 × 14,761.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,248.97x = 492,176,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,176,840.87/22,248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,121.33

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