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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,252.32, 33,404.40 and 14,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,252.32, 33,404.40 and 14,493.60 is: 21,757.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,252.32 : 33,404.40 = 14,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,252.32/33,404.40 = 14,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,252.32x = 33,404.40 × 14,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,252.32x = 484,150,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,150,011.84/22,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,757.28

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