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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.20, 33,399.30 and 14,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.20, 33,399.30 and 14,830.40 is: 22,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.20 : 33,399.30 = 14,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.20/33,399.30 = 14,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.20x = 33,399.30 × 14,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.20x = 495,324,978.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,324,978.72/22,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,245.60

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