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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,260.94, 33,340.38 and 14,446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,260.94, 33,340.38 and 14,446.06 is: 21,635.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,260.94 : 33,340.38 = 14,446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,260.94/33,340.38 = 14,446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,260.94x = 33,340.38 × 14,446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,260.94x = 481,637,129.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,637,129.90/22,260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,635.97

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