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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,259.25, 33,382.04 and 14,660.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,259.25, 33,382.04 and 14,660.19 is: 21,985.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,259.25 : 33,382.04 = 14,660.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,259.25/33,382.04 = 14,660.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,259.25x = 33,382.04 × 14,660.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,259.25x = 489,386,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,386,975.69/22,259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,985.78

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