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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,260.25, 33,383.53 and 14,661.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,260.25, 33,383.53 and 14,661.19 is: 21,987.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,260.25 : 33,383.53 = 14,661.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,260.25/33,383.53 = 14,661.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,260.25x = 33,383.53 × 14,661.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,260.25x = 489,442,276.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,442,276.20/22,260.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,987.28

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