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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,259.94, 33,338.88 and 14,445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,259.94, 33,338.88 and 14,445.06 is: 21,634.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,259.94 : 33,338.88 = 14,445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,259.94/33,338.88 = 14,445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,259.94x = 33,338.88 × 14,445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,259.94x = 481,582,121.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,582,121.93/22,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,634.48

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