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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251.51, 33,331.70 and 14,859.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251.51, 33,331.70 and 14,859.45 is: 22,258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251.51 : 33,331.70 = 14,859.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251.51/33,331.70 = 14,859.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251.51x = 33,331.70 × 14,859.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251.51x = 495,290,766.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,290,766.71/22,251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,258.75

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